Memorial Day at Marietta National Cemetery

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Memorial Day at Marietta National Cemetery

Photos from the Memorial Day service at Marietta National Cemetery near Atlanta.

Hundreds of people turned out at the Marietta National Cemetery Monday afternoon for its annual Memorial Day program to honor those who "made the ultimate sacrifice" while serving as a member of the U.S. military.

Lynn Womack of Suwanee listens to Monday's ceremony. Womack attended to honor his nephew, who was killed in Iraq in 2003. He said his nephew was the 40th person killed during the invasion of Iraq.

Veteran Jerry Donehoo, 67, Austell, listens to the ceremony while resting on one of the thousands of military grave markers at Marietta National Cemetery.

James Wise, Marietta, a Vietnam veteran, hugs his grandson, Joshua Doblado, 2, during the playing of echo taps at the end of the ceremony. Wise said of the ceremony, "I wouldn't miss it for anything."

Thomas Reese, left, 83, of Alpharetta served in World War II. Right is Henry Bohn, Marietta, who is an Army veteran.

Traditionally, Boy Scouts place flags at the graves in Marietta.

Arista Hall of Marietta claps to the playing of "God Bless America," which was part of one and one-half hour ceremony.

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Hundreds of people turned out at the Marietta National Cemetery Monday afternoon for its annual Memorial Day program to honor those who "made the ultimate sacrifice" while serving as a member of the U.S. military.

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