In public parks and at church services, Hall County residents took time Sunday to remember U.S. military members who offered the ultimate sacrifice in battle. There were also tributes to family members of those who lost loved ones, and there were salutes, as well, for soldiers who served in those wars and returned home.
Enjoy photos from some of these events. If you have photos to include, please submit to [email protected], and we'll add your photos to our gallery.
The Korean War Memorial at Rock Creek Park.
Flags representing each branch of the military are among those on display at Rock Creek Park.
Family members of those who perished in battle search for the names of their loved ones on the bricks at the war memorial at Rock Creek Park in Gainesville. 168 names are inscribed on bricks in the monument, representing Hall County servicemen who were killed in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Nealy Webster, 10, of Cleveland sings the Star Spangled Banner at Rock Creek Park on Sunday.
Chuck Hendrickson, a Korean War veteran from Gainesville, speaks at Sunday's Memorial Day event at Rock Creek Park.
Members of Hall County's Marine Corps League present colors at the Memorial Day commemoration at Rock Creek Park in Gainesville.
World War II veteran John Smallwood visits with Andrew Archer of Gainesville. Andrew said he had just finished studying World War II and wanted to meet Smallwood.
World War II veterans and brothers Horace Smallwood, Howell Smallwood and John Smallwood (pictured left to right) were guests of honor at a church service at Laurel Park hosted by Riverbend Baptist Church of Gainesville.
The Harper family. members of Riverbend Baptist Church, pose for a photo with World War II veteran Howell Smallwood (center).
Local veterans lined up at the end of a program at Veterans Park in Lula so people could thank them. It was part of Monday's city of Lula Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin Jarrard of Hall County delivering remarks as part of the city of Lula Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Park. (Jarrard pictured with son Ethan.)
Vietnam veteran bowing in prayer Monday at the city of Lula Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Park.
A photo from the service at the monument in front of Milliken New Holland Plant. Photo submitted by Wanda Pirkle.
A photo from the service at the monument in front of Milliken New Holland Plant. Photo submitted by Wanda Pirkle.
A photo from the service at the monument in front of Milliken New Holland Plant. Photo submitted by Wanda Pirkle.
A photo from the service at the monument in front of Milliken New Holland Plant. Photo submitted by Wanda Pirkle.
As a special service to honor all of Hall County's and America's veterans, on Memorial Day the Honor Guard stands a 24-hour ceremonial vigil at the veterans section of Memorial Park Cemetery. Pictured: Left- Michael Crook, Hall County Fire Services; Center - Thomas Hyde Hall County Sheriff's Department; Right - Michael Vieira, Hall County Fire Services. Photo submitted by Billy Grimes
Michael Crook, Hall County Sheriff's Department, played several selections via his trumpet at the Memorial Park ceremony. Photo submitted by Billy Grimes
As a special service to honor all of Hall County's and America's veterans, on Memorial Day the Honor Guard stands a 24-hour ceremonial vigil at the veterans section of Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pictured: Left- Michael Vieira Hall County Fire Services; Center - Jonathan Jackson Hall County Sheriff's Department; Josh Adams - Gainesville Police Department. Photo submitted by Billy Grimes
As a special service to honor all of Hall County's and America's veterans, on Memorial Day the Honor Guard stands a 24-hour ceremonial vigil at the veterans section of Memorial Park Cemetery. Pictured: Left - Patrick Tolan Hall County Sheriff's Department; Center - Jonathan Jackson Hall County Sheriff's Department; Right - Danielle Cumen Hall County Sheriff's Department. Photo submitted by Billy Grimes
Jeff Hood, Deputy Fire Chief Hall County Fire Services, speaks at the Memorial Park ceremony. Photo submitted by Billy Grimes.
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