Video 1 (:23) - Iraq war veteran Cpl. Elijah Strickland, recently moved to Fredericksburg, expressed his gratitude "to all who gave some and for those some who gave all."
Video 2 (:43): The 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops marching from Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) enter at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery Visitors Center.
Video 3 (1:01): The 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops march into the Fredericksburg National Cemetery for the Memorial Day commemoration ceremony.
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Photos: Memorial Day Ceremony at Fredericksburg National Cemetery
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