Memorial Day Event 2009

May 25th, 2009 GAINESVILLE - Despite gray skies and an occasion sprinkle of rain, hundreds turned out for a Memorial Day observance at Gainesville's Memorial Park Cemetery.

At the event, the Hall County Sheriff's Office disposed of worn American flags and armed Honor Guards kept a 24-hour-vigil.

Leanne Kinney was among those who turned out for the service.

"It was a little bit overwhelming to walk down the hill and see this many people standing here for this service," Kinney said. "It doesn't have the people throwing candy like a parade, but I was moved."

Gainesville Marine Maj. Kevin Jarrard and Riverside Military Academy's President Col. James Benson were both honored during the service.

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