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- We gather this Memorial Day weekend

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at this peaceful site,

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and we remember the commitment
of our blood and treasure.

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Here at St.Mihiel American
Cemetery and Memorial

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4,153 Americans

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rest in silence.

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The sacrifices of those
resting here in eternal peace

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was not about fame,

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not about fortune

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and not about force.

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Instead, these heroes gave their lives

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to end a horrific war,

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to preserve democratic values

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and to fight for each other.

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This year, Memorial Day marks 102 years

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of America's entry into World War I.

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Reflect upon the sacrifice
of those who gave their lives

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to guarantee the freedoms we enjoy today.

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The souls of those brave heroes

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is a reminder of the price of freedom.

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