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Photo Gallery: Memorial Day observed at the National Cemetery

From left, Bo Christison, Brooke Potent and Elijah Satterfield, all of Cleveland, look for the grave of their family member before the ceremony. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019. — From left, Bo Christison, Brooke Potent and Elijah Satterfield, all of Cleveland, look for the grave of their family member before the ceremony. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019. From left, Bo Christison, Brooke Potent and Elijah Satterfield, all of Cleveland, look for the grave of their family member before the ceremony. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

By Robin Rudd May 28, 2019 1 min read

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Paul Blazek directs the Choo Choo Chorus in the singing of the National Anthem. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Kaitlin Fine photographs her daughter, Ansley Fine, at the grave of her husband, Jeremy Fine. Specialist Fine is also the father of Ansley. The family visited the grave after the ceremony. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

The five flags of the branches of the armed services fly at the National Cemetery. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

The Vietnam Veterans of America #203 present the colors. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

From right, Dee Townley is comforted by fellow Gold Star Wife, Jeanine Myanatt during the presentation of roses to the Gold Star Wives and Gold Star Mothers. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Fred Huskey of the Vietnam Veterans of America #203, with the help of Ken Starry, presents a rose to Gold Star Wife, Dee Townley. Comforting Ms. Townley to her right is fellow Gold Star Wife, Jeanine Mynatt. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Fred Huskey of the Vietnam Veterans of America #203, salutes Gold Star Mother, Rose Fitz, after presenting her with a rose. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Memorial attendees sing God Bless America. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Andy Addison, Major, United States Air Force retired, plays Taps. He was joined by David Cox of the Coast Guard Auxiliary who is not in the photo. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Alice Barlew, of the American Legion Post 95 Band, plays the piccolo. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Ceremony attendees say the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Paul Blazek directs the Choo Choo Chorus in the singing of the various armed branches of the services's song. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

From left Brian Gabor, Gary Gabor and Stephanie Gabor, all veterans of the Air Force, stand during the playing of the service's song

Linda Moss Mines, Hamilton County-Chattanooga Historian makes remarks. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Ron Galante, of the USS Carbonero Base, rings the bell for each member of the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council at died tis past year. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

Veterans Administration Under Secretary for Management, Richard Chandler delivers the keynote speech. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

People walk through the ground of the National Cemetery after the ceremony. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

From left, Bo Christison, Brooke Potent and Elijah Satterfield, all of Cleveland, look for the grave of their family member before the ceremony. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.

The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosted the Memorial Day ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on May 27, 2019.