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REVUE NEWS
May 28, 2015 | revueandnews.com | 75,000 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 33, No. 22
North Fulton remembers Cities honor fallen for Memorial Day By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – This year’s Memorial Day, May 25, was the first one for Alpharetta’s new City Hall. It was also the first year that the city has held its own ceremonies to honor the day and the fallen soldiers for which it is dedicated. On the lawn behind City Hall, several hundred people gathered on the morning of May 25. The Alpharetta City Band performed patriotic tunes to open and close the ceremonies. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said the day was one for reflection as well as honoring those who died performing their duty. “Their sacrifice... made this country great,” he said. The event was hosted by the city and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta. Pat Stansbury, executive director of the National Museum of Patriotism, said the day initially began after the Civil War as “Decoration Day,” a day for mothers and families of the fallen soldiers to honor their dead loved ones.
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1. The new Alpharetta City Hall was the site of the inaugural Memorial Day ceremony for Alpharetta. 2. Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle speaks about patriotism and the thanks deserved to those who serve and die for their country. 3. Color guards present colors.
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