Sacrifices Not Made in Vain

Community gets out to honor fallen members of military

  • American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 members wave to cars Monday in Palatka to honor members of the military.
    American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 members wave to cars Monday in Palatka to honor members of the military.
  • The post is decorated with crosses to memorialize servicemembers who never returned home.
    The post is decorated with crosses to memorialize servicemembers who never returned home.
  • American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 Commander Ken Moore and member Bo Meadows wave to cars Monday to honor people who have served in the military.
    American Legion Bert Hodge Post 45 Commander Ken Moore and member Bo Meadows wave to cars Monday to honor people who have served in the military.
  • Members of Boy Scout Troop 395 honor servicemembers.
    Members of Boy Scout Troop 395 honor servicemembers.
  • John Lynch, Norman Roy, J.J. Morrow and Doc Sweany recognize fallen servicemen from Palatka on Monday.
    John Lynch, Norman Roy, J.J. Morrow and Doc Sweany recognize fallen servicemen from Palatka on Monday.
Salutes of gratitude and cheerful waves brightened the overcast Memorial Day morning in Palatka as veterans got out to remind people of the real meaning of the holiday.  Members of American Legion…

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