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Memorial Day more than a long weekend
American Legion and guests remember those who gave all
Memorial Day 2019
U.S. Army veteran David Kaiser, front, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Felix DeLoach salute during the playing of the national anthem at Monday's community Memorial Day observance at the Averitt Center for the Arts. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
Dr. Michael Braz began playing a medley-of-medleys of mostly patriotic-themed music on piano at 10:30 a.m., and by the start of the spoken portion of the Memorial Day service at 11 a.m., more than 150 people were seated in the Emma Kelly Theater.
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