Touching photos from Atlanta Memorial Day events over the years
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May 26, 2014 - Master Sergeant Jim Strickland, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions as a helicopter pilot during the Korean War becomes emotional as his family pays tribute to him during "From the Heart, a segment with an open mic for veterans to speak. The 17th annual Memorial Day ceremony, Roswell Remembers, took place around the Faces of War Memorial at Roswell City Hall Monday morning. The ceremony is a joint project of the City of Roswell and the Rotary Club of Roswell. The event included music by the Atlanta Wind Symphony, an honor guard, "From the mic", an open mic for veterans to speak and reflect, a Army National Guard firing unit, and speakers. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM