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LITTLE ROCK, AR- On Memorial Day, members of the armed forces and families gathered to honor fallen Arkansas soldiers who dedicated their lives to protecting our country.
Salutes were given and hats were removed to symbolize the gratitude to the men and women who have been called to their eternal home. To soldiers who remain active and for families of those who have passed on, the meaning of Memorial Day is much more.
"This is a bittersweet day for me and my family, Bishop Sean Daniels said."
Many of us were reminded of what Memorial Day truly means.
"Memorial Day is a day I like to take time to recognize the men, women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and have lost their lives in service of our great nation, Col. Angela Ochoa, commander for the U.S. Airforce, said."
People from all over the state gathered at the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery for the Memorial Day ceremony, all there to remember someone they loved: A husband, wife, sister, or brother who laid down their lives to preserve this country's right to freedom.
"Before he went on this last tour, he told me that we were gonna' take more trips together when he got back home, not knowing that he was tal...
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