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PHOTOS: Tuscaloosa Observes Memorial Day With Annual Celebration

Here's a look at some of the scenes from Tuscaloosa's annual Memorial Day celebration, which was held at Veterans Memorial Park Monday.

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The annual Memorial Day celebration was once again held at Veterans Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa.
The annual Memorial Day celebration was once again held at Veterans Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa. (Ryan Phillips, Patch.com)

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA), the University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center partnered for Tuscaloosa's annual Memorial Day celebration on Monday, which featured numerous speakers in Tuscaloosa's Veterans Memorial Park.

Here's a look at some of the images from the event dedicated to remembering the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Boy Scouts salute the flag during the National Anthem (Ryan Phillips, Patch.com)
Scouts prepare to present the colors during Monday's Memorial Day celebration (Ryan Phillips, Patch.com)
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022 had a table set up at the event to provide information and resources to veterans (Photo by Ryan Phillips, Patch.com)
The Tuscaloosa chapter of Disabled American Veterans were also on hand providing resources to veterans (Photo by Ryan Phillips, Patch.com)
Master of ceremonies Col. Duane Lamb (left) was presented with a check from members of VFW Post 6022 on Monday (Submitted photo)

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