Alexandria: Saluting Veterans
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Alexandria: Saluting Veterans

Market Square D-Day Commemoration

Members of the U.S. Army Old Color Guard, led by Sergeant James Porterfield, present the colors with the salute of D-Day reenactors.

Members of the U.S. Army Old Color Guard, led by Sergeant James Porterfield, present the colors with the salute of D-Day reenactors. Preston Jones

In remembrance of D-Day’s 72nd Anniversary, a commemoration ceremony was held at Market Square in Alexandria on Saturday, June 4. The tribute served as a connection to the past, allowing residents to honor those who had served during World War II. Featured at the program were the Presentation of Colors, D-Day reenactors, the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps, the Blue Jazz band, and the Gottaswing 1940’s swing dancers.