World War II vets part of Memorial Day ceremonies

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SEATTLE — The Mariners and Padres saluted Memorial Day and soldiers who gave their lives serving their country on Monday, wearing special jerseys and camouflage caps and standing alongside 30 World War II veterans along the first- and third-base lines during the national anthem prior to Monday’s game at Safeco Field.

The Mariners’ white home jersey featured camo in the lettering and numbers in a design licensed by the U.S. Marine Corps.

All fans received miniature American flags, while the pregame U.S. national anthem, as well as “God Bless America” in the seventh-inning stretch, were performed by Technical Sergeant …

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