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Alonzo Weston

Alonzo Weston

This weekend we remember our loved ones who have passed. As we pay our respects, we must remember our veterans this weekend.

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It began during the Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of soldiers who were killed in battle.

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