Veteran Mack Booth of Mt. Airy receives a hug from Sgt. Anthony Ritchie at the conclusion of Monday's Memorial Day observance near Demorest. (Photo/Rob Moore)
A 21-gun salute is fired as part of Monday's observance in Habersham County. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Ken Clarke of the VFW listens to the words of the benediction at Monday's observance at VFW Memorial Park near Demorest. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Rich Crumley comes to attention during the playing of TAPS. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Honor Guard member Barry Church talks with Patricia Dicus of Cornelia following the ceremony. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Sen. John Wilkinson addresses those gathered. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The Habersham Central High School Air Force Jr. ROTC posted the colors at Monday's observance in Habersham County. (Photo/Rob Moore)
A wreath is placed as part of Monday's observance. (Photo/Rob Moore)
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