A member of the local Marine Corps League plays "Taps" on a bugle during Monday's Memorial Day service at Lakeview Cemetery. The tribute was the second of two community services to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States.
May 28, 2024
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May 28, 2024 1 a.m.
Community honors those who died in service
The movie inspires audiences. The reality is even more poignant. Frederick "Fritz" Niland — the real-life Private Ryan — joined the military as did his brothers Bob, Preston, and Edward Niland. The Tonawanda, N.Y. natives were soon serving their country — Fritz and Bob in the 501 and 505 Parachute Infantries, Preston in the 22nd Infantry, and Edward in the Air Force.