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DJJD: Remembering Heroes at the Graveside Memorial Service

The DJJD graveside service recalls bravery of Joseph Lee Heywood, others.

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The traditional was held Wednesday afternoon with several reflections on the heroism of Northfield townspeople on the day of the failed bank raid in September 1876.

Speakers included Fred Rogers of , Christian Hakala of the , Del Gustafson and Rev. Todd Lippert of . Wayne Eddy, general chairman of the DJJD Committee, emceed the event.

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