Southwest Georgia celebrates Memorial Day

By Albany Herald News

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May 30, 2016

Veterans from various military branches and conflicts were at the American Legion Post 30 for its annual Memorial Day breakfast on Monday. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

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Memorial Day festivities in Southwest Georgia included a breakfast at American Legion Post 30 in Albany.

The American flag outside American Legion Post 30 stood at half-staff in the morning sky on Monday in acknowledgment of Memorial Day. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

American Legion Post 30 Commander Frederick Hughes presents a video, with remarks from former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, offering inspirational words regarding the sacrifices made by those serving in the nation’s military. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

Marvin Mixon, of American Legion Post 30, introduced the guest speakers at the post’s annual Memorial Day breakfast. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

Capt. Joseph Garcia, deputy director of maintenance at Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany, makes remarks at the annual Memorial Day breakfast at American Legion Post 30 on Monday. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, makes remarks at the annual Memorial Day breakfast at American Legion Post 30 in Albany on Monday. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

A Vietnam War monument, with the Hilton Garden Inn of downtown Albany in the background, offers a reminder of a conflict in a time the world was in a state of turmoil. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

Memorial Day is set aside to remember people like James Earl Worthy, the only Albany causality from the Persian Gulf War. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Veterans Amphitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.The Thomas Merritt Band will provide the music for the September show in the Fridays on the Flint series. Area nonprofit organizations and service groups will be recognized. Crafts and vendors will be on hand.Admission: No cost.For more information, visit: https://allevents.in/albany/fridays-on-the-flint-september-9th/200023226679040.

A message on the eternal flame outside the Dougherty Judicial Building, presented by the American Legion, offers those in the Albany area an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made for freedom. (Staff Photo: Jennifer Parks)

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