Annual Memorial Day Observance Held in Tyler

TYLER � Retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Parker of the Disabled American Veterans keynoted the annual Memorial Day observance at Tyler�s Memorial Park Cemetery. Parker reminded the large crowd that the day is not about celebrating the beginning of summer or a holiday from work. According to Parker, �Today is a solemn day of remembrance, a day that should be properly set aside for contemplation. Ask yourself where you would be without the personal sacrifices made by these men and women.� Special touches included patriotic music, a fallen warrior procession, a 21-gun salute, and adorning of a wreath in memory of fallen military members.