It's a day that, for many, means a day off of work, but it was intended to be a day that Americans pause, to take a break from the usual throws of life, to take a moment to remember those servicemen and woman who gave the ultimate sacrifice and gave their life in defense of our country.  Some of the photos are inspiring, the red, white and blue, proudly flying, while other images are truly heart breaking, a child visiting the small, unassuming gravestone of his father.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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