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By Pfc. Scott Davis
Combined Joint Task Force-101
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – A cool afternoon shower set a somber mood as Combined Joint Task Force-101 observed Memorial Day with a ceremony here today, paying tribute to those who have died in our nation's service.
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser, commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and CJTF-101 was the guest speaker for the ceremony.
"Like the brave veterans who served before us and now lay in final rest at our nation's cemeteries, today's Soldier, Sailor, Marine and Airman continues to prove that they are willing to risk everything, and to give up the comforts of life so that others, average American citizens, can go about their daily routines freely and without fear," Schloesser said.
He ended his speech with a quote written on a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery.
"Nothing speaks higher to the memory of fallen Americans than these: 'Not for fame or reward, not for place or rank, not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity, but in simple obedience to duty as they understood it, these men suffered all, sacrificed all, dared all, and died."
After the speech Schloesser and CJTF-101 Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Camacho placed a wreath to honor all members of the Armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence, 21-gun salute and with the playing of "Amazing Grace" and "Taps."
| Date Taken: | 05.26.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 05.27.2008 15:38 |
| Story ID: | 19832 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
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