Memorial Day 2010 in Central Texas (Lots of Photos)

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Memorial Day in Central Texas

Flags at half masted at the Olin E. Teague Veteran's Center in Temple.


Memorial Day ceremonies at the Central Texas Veteran's Memorial Cemetery
near Killeen, Texas

Presentation of Colors by the Killeen Police Department


Paying Respect


Ceremony remarks were made by LTC Tim Karcher. LTC Karcher was
involved in a road side bombing near Baghdad in June of last year. Although
he has lost the ability to walk, there is no doubt that he hasn't lost his spirit
and the love for his country, his fellow soldiers and those who have sacrificed
more than he has.






More on LTC Karcher can be found here....
Hero Tim Karcher Teaches Us About Strength - ABC News

Various groups presented wreaths in honor of those who had given
the ultimate sacrifice.










There were veterans from many branches and several conflicts.








Each year since 2003, a monument containing the names and photos of those from Fort Hood and the Central Texas area is dedicated. The 2009 monument contained 39 names and photos. After the ceremony, families
looked for the names of their loved ones.








Those that gave all




Ronnie