Remembering Memorial Day

A statue in downtown San Angelo, Texas, May 31, 2021. The San Angelo community held a ceremony to rededicate the statue to the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

A member of the American Legion presents a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1815 in San Angelo, Texas, May 31, 2021. Various organizations laid wreaths to honor fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

A member of the Fleet Reserve Association salutes during the playing of “Taps”, at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1815 in San Angelo, Texas, May 31, 2021. During this portion of the ceremony, “Taps” was played to honor a past service member who was born and retired in San Angelo. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

U.S. Air Force Col. James Finlayson, 17th Training Wing vice commander, stands at attention during the singing of the Armed Forces Medley at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1815 in San Angelo, Texas, May 31, 2021. Finlayson was a guest speaker for the ceremony and spoke on the importance of honoring those who died serving the country. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)