From Brandon Miller
Public Information Officer
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Top Photo: Doves were released during the ADVA Memorial Day ceremony.
SPANISH FORT, Ala. – Monday, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commemorated the sacrifices of the men and women who have died while defending the liberties that we have and enjoy as Americans.
As observations took place around Alabama and the United States, it was with gratitude and respect that our fallen heroes were honored during a ceremony at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort.
The commemoration featured a wreath-laying ceremony, accompanied by folding of an American Flag, a moment of silence followed by a rifle volley, the playing of Taps, and an Honor Guard salute. The cemetery also had an American flag at the grave of each fallen Alabama Veteran, which were placed by local members of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America.
Maj. Cathleen E. De La Garza, (Retired) U.S. Air Force, delivered the keynote address.
“We are eternally indebted to those we honor today,” said Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis. “They have paid the supreme price to keep the torch of liberty burning. May God bless all of them. May God continue to bless our great country and state, and may God bless all of our military, Veterans, and their families for their service.”
