2016 Field of Crosses Ceremony

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May 29, 2016

Chaplain Doc R. Williams stands by as American Legion Post 30 program director Marvin Mixon, who was the speaker at Sunday’s Field of Crosses Memorial Day ceremony, welcomes guests to the event. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

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On the eve of Memorial Day, several dozen people turned out to honor the 146 men from Dougherty and Lee counties who died serving in the military.

Many of those who attended brought umbrellas Sunday to the Memorial Day ceremony at the Field of Crosses in Albany. The mid-afternoon event was conducted under a bright sun with temperatures nudging 90. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

The Honor Guard stands ready at Sunday’s Field of Crosses ceremony. The group included bugler Dave Paros and, from left, riflemen William Hemmings, Henry Alward, Keith Williamson, Jerry Garrett, Nick Nicholson and Denzil Harrell. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

Dave Paros plays Taps to close the Field of Crosses Memorial Day eve ceremony conducted Sunday afternoon on the grounds of the Albany Mall. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

Trisha Farmer sings the national athem at the opening of Sunday’s Field of Crosses Memorial Day ceremony. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

Bobbi Ford stands behind the cross that bears the name of her grandson, Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Sutton, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan four years ago. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

A silhouette of a soldier kneeling by a memorial to a fallen comrade was placed near the Field of Crosses. Many of those who attended brought umbrellas to shade themselves on what was a hot, bright afternoon. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

After the ceremony Sunday, some of those in attendance walked through the Field of Crosses, looking at the names of the 146 service men from Dougherty and lee counties who have died while serving in the military since World War I. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

The Field of Crosses event was an opportunity for military veterans to talk about their experiences and comrades in arms. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

Chaplain Doc R. Williams walks up to the podium to give the opening prayer at Sunday afternoon’s Field of Crosses Memorial Day ceremony. (Photo: Jim Hendricks)

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