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American Legion Memorial Day service in St. Louis on May 26, 2012 (KMOX/Brad Choat)

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American Legion Memorial Day service on May 26, 2012 (KMOX/Brad Choat)

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KMOX/Brad Choat

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Standing guard at Soldier's Memorial in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, May 26, 2012 (KMOX/Brad Choat)

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Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran James Casey gives a speech during the American Legion Memorial Day service in downtown St. Louis on May 26, 2012 (KMOX/Brad Choat)

Memorial Day STL 1

Veterans observing a moment of silence during the American Legion Memorial Day service in downtown St. Louis. May 26, 2012 (KMOX/Brad Choat)

Memorial Day STL 2

Raising the flag at the American Legion Memorial Day Service in downtown St. Louis. May 26, 2012 (KMOX/Brad Choat)