During his keynote address, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air
Force James A. Cody said that on Memorial Day, for him, the three spires of the
memorial stood for freedom, fortitude and our fallen.
He went on to explain that Memorial Day serves a reminder
that the freedom we all share was won by fortitude shown by our fallen service
members in fighting and standing their ground.
"Today, and everyday, our fallen are with us in our
stories and our memories, and they give us cause to wave our flags," Cody
said.
Young volunteers representing the East Coast Chapter of the
Tuskegee Airmen Inc. participated in the ceremony and displayed old portraits
of select World War II veterans in a tribute to their service and sacrifice.
Also in attendance were the Air Force Sergeant's Association
International President retired Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Yeomans and Air Force
Association President retired Gen. Craig McKinley, who joined Cody in the
ceremonial wreath laying.
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