Photos: Memorial Day in Arizona from the past

A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A person visits a columbarium niche at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person visits a columbarium niche at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A nurse from the Arizona Nurse Honor Guard stands at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A nurse from the Arizona Nurse Honor Guard stands at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A member of the Arizona Nurse Honor Guard waves during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A member of the Arizona Nurse Honor Guard waves during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Shelby Lane sings the national anthem at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Shelby Lane sings the national anthem at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A gravesite with an American flag at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A gravesite with an American flag at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Rodney Hage puts service flags away after the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Rodney Hage puts service flags away after the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A veteran from the Mary Ellen Piotrowski Post 94 plays the bugle during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A veteran from the Mary Ellen Piotrowski Post 94 plays the bugle during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person sings during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Rodney Hage puts service flags away after the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Rodney Hage puts service flags away after the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A person stands for the Pledge of Allegiance at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person stands for the Pledge of Allegiance at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Commander Bus Isban salutes during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Commander Bus Isban salutes during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A member of the Rosie the Riveter Association Sun City chapter smiles during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A member of the Rosie the Riveter Association Sun City chapter smiles during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Cindy Loucel, a registered nurse, speaks at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Cindy Loucel, a registered nurse, speaks at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Members of the Cactus High School Air Force JROTC prepare for the procession of military service flags at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Members of the Cactus High School Air Force JROTC prepare for the procession of military service flags at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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U.S. Army Lt. Colonel (retired) Charles L. Stewart gives a speech at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
U.S. Army Lt. Colonel (retired) Charles L. Stewart gives a speech at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A nurse from the Arizona Nurse Honor Guard stands at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A nurse from the Arizona Nurse Honor Guard stands at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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People attend the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
People attend the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A military veteran at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A military veteran at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Members of the Mary Ellen Piotrowski Post 94 during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Members of the Mary Ellen Piotrowski Post 94 during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A sign lays on the floor at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A sign lays on the floor at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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A person holds an American flag at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
A person holds an American flag at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Falcon Warbirds flyover during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Falcon Warbirds flyover during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Commander Buz Isban hands U.S. Army Lt. Colonel (retired) Charles L. Stewart an award at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Commander Buz Isban hands U.S. Army Lt. Colonel (retired) Charles L. Stewart an award at the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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An Army veteran during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
An Army veteran during the North West Valley Veterans Association annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 29, 2023.
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Taps is performed by the 108th Army National Guard Band during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Taps is performed by the 108th Army National Guard Band during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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The Phoenix Stearman Group performs a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
The Phoenix Stearman Group performs a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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The 108th Army National Guard Band performs God Bless America during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
The 108th Army National Guard Band performs God Bless America during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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Legion Riders Pat Tillman Chapter vest during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Legion Riders Pat Tillman Chapter vest during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs addresses the veterans during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Gov. Katie Hobbs addresses the veterans during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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U.S. flags adorn each grave site during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
U.S. flags adorn each grave site during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sgt. RJ Mitchell delivers the keynote speech during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sgt. RJ Mitchell delivers the keynote speech during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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The 161st Air Fueling Wing Color Guard presentation and parade of the colors during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
The 161st Air Fueling Wing Color Guard presentation and parade of the colors during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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The Phoenix Stearman Group performs a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
The Phoenix Stearman Group performs a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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The Phoenix Stearman Group performs a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
The Phoenix Stearman Group performs a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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U.S. flags adorn each grave site during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
U.S. flags adorn each grave site during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes sing God Bless America during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes sing God Bless America during Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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Rick Romley, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and former Maricopa County Attorney addresses the veterans during Memorial Day Ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Rick Romley, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and former Maricopa County Attorney addresses the veterans during Memorial Day Ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
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