Memorial Day was remembered all throughout the area, including at a ceremony in Prattville.
The city of Prattville held its annual observance, which included a wreath-laying ceremony in front of the Autauga County Courthouse.Prattville mayor Bill Gillespie reminded those gathered of the significance of honoring the nation’s fallen heroes.
Brandon Miller, who’s the public information officer with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, was the guest speaker, addressing the crowd on behalf of the fallen servicemen and women and speaking about those who returned but are still suffering traumatic experiences.
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