Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony
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Jim Fisher teaches his grandson, Ramsey Swafford, about each memorial marker on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Edward Yielding, U.S. Air Force, retired, lays the wreath before the memorial on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Fred Rogers, Navy veteran, sings along to the National Anthem as it is sung by Jennifer Gray, not pictured, Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Robert Steen, U.S. Army, retired, refers to an inscription placed on a memorial Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Attendees stand for the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Veterans in attendance are asked to stand in recognition on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Teacher Brian Jay plays taps on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Minister Justin Pannell delivers the opening prayers Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Mayor Andy Betterton gives introductory remarks Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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County Commissioner Danny Pettus wears a hat reading, “USA” Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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County Commissioner Danny Pettus delivers remarks Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Robert Steen, U.S. Army, retired, tells of the history of Memorial Day on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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James Noles, U.S. Army, retired, gives reason of why to honor fallen heroes on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Jennifer Gray sings the national Anthem on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Edward Yielding, U.S. Air Force, retired, right, carries the wreath to be laid at the memorial Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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City Historian Billy Warren gives history of the American Flag on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Mickey Haddock, Ala. National Guard, retired, gives ways to honor fallen heroes on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Roy Stevens, WWII veteran, helps recognize and honor veterans in attendance on Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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Jennifer Gray sings, “God Bless the U.S.A.” Monday during the Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY]
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