New Prague's Greatest Generation

Among the World War II veterans who took part in Memorial Day services in New Prague on Monday, May 25, were (front row, left to right) Severin Buddy Riesgraf, Cy Bisek, Ray Schoenecker, Joe Koenig; (back) Clarence Jirak, Edward Halloran and Alvin Dietz. Many took part in the parade down Main Street, riding in the float provided by George Tupy, Commander-elect of the New Prague American Legion. (Patrick Fisher Photo)