Memorial Day honors veterans who made supreme sacrifice

  • The Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park honored those who have given the supreme sacrifice in the name of freedom. Veterans preparing for a portion of the event are, from left, front, Richard Crosley and D.R. Horton, and, back, Nick Wimberley and Steve Strickland.
    The Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park honored those who have given the supreme sacrifice in the name of freedom. Veterans preparing for a portion of the event are, from left, front, Richard Crosley and D.R. Horton, and, back, Nick Wimberley and Steve Strickland.
  • The Rev. Dr. Tom Jordan was the featured speaker for the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 30, at Veterans Memorial Park .
    The Rev. Dr. Tom Jordan was the featured speaker for the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 30, at Veterans Memorial Park .
  • Members of the North Georgia Honor Guard fire a rifle salute during the Memorial Day service in remembrance of those who gave the supreme sacrifice. From left are, Steve Strickland, Nick Wimberley, D.R. Horton, Richard Crosley, John Grizzell, and Paul Hunter. Gerald McMillen, far right, gave commands for the salute.
    Members of the North Georgia Honor Guard fire a rifle salute during the Memorial Day service in remembrance of those who gave the supreme sacrifice. From left are, Steve Strickland, Nick Wimberley, D.R. Horton, Richard Crosley, John Grizzell, and Paul Hunter. Gerald McMillen, far right, gave commands for the salute.
  • Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association listen as Taps is played to conclude the Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park.
    Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association listen as Taps is played to conclude the Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park.
“Our freedom came at a tremendous cost...that cost is life.” Bill Stodghill, commander of the North Georgia Honor Guard and master of ceremonies, opened the Memorial Day service Monday, May 30, with…

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