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Hampton ceremony held to honor servicemembers ahead of Memorial Day

By Kenzie Finch,

2024-05-23

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Hampton VA Medical System held a Memorial Day ceremony on Thursday to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the country, a release states.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1dJGKB_0tJbhuub00 — Executive Director Dr. Taquisa Simmons. Courtesy: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The ceremony included keynote speakers such as local veterans and community leaders. There was moment of silence, a laying of wreaths by the Hampton VAMC Nursing Honor Guard, and the Kecoughtan Honor Guard participated in the post of Colors.

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