PHOTOS: Georgia honors war heroes on Memorial Day amid a pandemic

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PHOTOS: Georgia honors war heroes on Memorial Day amid a pandemic

The Georgia National Guard honored those who died serving in the U.S. military with a four UH-60 Blackhawks flyover Monday, May 25, 2020.

Ricca Mason watches the GA National Guard Blackhawks that flew over the Marietta National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

John Tackett leads a group of people into the Marietta National Cemetery while carrying a flag that has flown over the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

People gather for an unofficial wreath-laying ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery before the National Guard, Blackhawk flyover on Monday, May 25, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

People gather for an unofficial wreath-laying ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery before the National Guard, Blackhawk flyover on Monday, May 25, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Allen Koronkowski (L) and Francisco Gonzalez salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2010. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

People salute during an unofficial wreath-laying ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

People stand at attention during an unofficial wreath-laying ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery before the National Guard, Blackhawk flyover on Monday, May 25, 2020

The National Memorial Day Association of Georgia Director Allen Koronkowski speaks at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marietta National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2010. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Olga T. Noel (C) takes a selfie with friends at the Marietta National Cemetery while waiting for the GA National Guard 78th Aviation troop command Blackhawk flyover Monday, May 25, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. Veteran Ryan Durocher, left, brought his family, including 7-year-old Rylan Durocher, to see the Memorial Day flyover. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. Rylan Durocher, 7, left, and his sister 4-year-old Ella Durocher of Marietta attend their first Memorial Day event. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

People cheer as 4 GA National Guard Blackhawks fly over the Marietta National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. Rylan Durocher, 7, of Marietta attended his first Memorial Day event with his family. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The Marietta National Cemetery did not hold official ceremonies this year, however, small groups gathered to watch the four Blackhawk helicopter flyover on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Ricca Mason watches the GA National Guard Blackhawks that flew over the Marietta National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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