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- Hi, I'm Lieutenant General Dan Hokanson,

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Director of the Army National Guard.

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This Memorial Day weekend, please join us

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in remembering the men and women

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of America's armed forces

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who gave their lives in
defense of our nation,

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its values, and our freedoms.

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("Taps")
We remain thankful

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for their sacrifices

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even in the midst of
today's current events.

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While parades and public
gatherings may be canceled,

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we can still show our pride and honor

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to those who have made
the ultimate sacrifice.

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Please join me during the
National Moment of Remembrance,

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a call to voluntarily and informally pause

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at 3:00 PM local time on
Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day.

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Let's join together to commemorate

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America's most solemn holiday

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and reflect on and
remember those Americans

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who died in service to
our nation, thank you.