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PHOTO GALLERY: Car Show Raises Money for Disabled Veterans

On Memorial Day weekend in New Lenox, the American Legion post paid tribute to those who have sacrificed themselves for their country. A car show and lots more fun brought hundreds to the post.

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During last year's Memorial Day weekend in New Lenox, the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall brought thousands of people to the .

This year the crowds turned out for a car show and lots more fun to benefit disabled veterans.

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A memorial cruise parade left Frankfort's VFW Post on Sunday morning and traveled to the New Lenox American Legion, were the festivities lasted until 5 p.m. It included a car show, Elvis impersonator and food and games.  

The money from the event will go toward the Lincoln-Way Area Disabled Veterans Memorial Fund.

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