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    New York National Guard recalls fallen in Memorial Day ceremony [Image 1 of 7]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone during what appears to be a memorial ceremony. In the foreground and background are elements of a 'Battlefield Cross' or 'Fallen Soldier Battle Cross' display, including a rifle with dog tags, a combat helmet, and desert combat boots placed on a wooden surface. The ceremony is taking place outdoors in a paved area with green trees and grass visible in the background.

    LATHAM, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    05.20.2014

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Drumsta 

    New York National Guard

    Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Wicks, the New York National Guard command sergeant major, speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony held at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs here May 20, 2014. In accordance with military tradition, the helmet, inverted rifle, dog tags and empty boots visible in the foreground represent service members who sacrificed their lives for America. More than 200 personnel attended the event, which included a bugler playing taps and a detail of Soldiers who fired volleys to salute the fallen. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Drumsta, Joint Force Headquarters, New York Army National Guard)

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    Date Taken: 05.20.2014
    Date Posted: 05.23.2014 15:14
    Photo ID: 1361733
    VIRIN: 140520-A-OQ455-087
    Resolution: 2032x3112
    Size: 4.31 MB
    Location: LATHAM, NEW YORK, US

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