Opening Ceremony
Overview

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The crowd starts to assemble.

Some Vietnam Gold Star Moms in the first row left.

The Capital dome forms a nice backdrop for the ceremony.

Kay Shaffer holds the mini-banner of her son Justin Dreese.

Each service member was represented by a mini-banner.

Several local fire companies provided large flags for a background.

Firemen honor the fallen.

A demonstration of precision drill.

Commemorative Coin for the event.