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    A group of adults and a child are gathered in what appears to be a formal or ceremonial setting, possibly a church or memorial service. A man in a blue suit is leaning down to embrace or console a young child, while others stand nearby in somber or reflective postures. The atmosphere suggests a solemn occasion such as a funeral, memorial, or formal ceremony.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    03.27.2013

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth  

    DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau   

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong, adjutant general of the Hawaii National Guard, comforts the daughter of fallen U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Travis W. Riddick during the Hawaii State Medal of Honor ceremony March 27, 2013, held at the Hawaii State Capitol. This year, 19 fallen service members posthumously received the HMOH from the Hawaii State Senate and House of Representatives. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.27.2013
    Date Posted: 03.28.2013 20:18
    Photo ID: 896882
    VIRIN: 130327-F-MQ656-164
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 2.81 MB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
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    A group of adults and a child are gathered in what appears to be a formal or ceremonial setting, possibly a church or memorial service. A man in a blue suit is leaning down to embrace or console a young child, while others stand nearby in somber or reflective postures. The atmosphere suggests a solemn occasion such as a funeral, memorial, or formal ceremony.
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