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Community gathered to honor fallen U.S. soldiers

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The Huntington community gathered on Sunday, Aug. 29, to remember the fallen military personnel lost in Afghanistan on Thursday, Aug. 26.

A special service took place at the Veterans’ Memorial in Memorial Park.

Prayers were offered by Mayor Richard Strick.

Gloria Holzinger and Danielle Clements, sister of fallen soldier Chad Clements, addressed those in attendance, and read the names of those lost in Afghanistan.

The colors were presented by the Huntington North High School JROTC students, Amazing Grace was sung by Angie Garcia and taps were played by Rick Stell.