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Memorial Day Event Honors Gold Star Aggies Through ‘Reflection and Remembrance’

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Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor Gold Star Aggies

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A Fallen Aggie, 20 Years On

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Memorial Day Ceremony Spurs Deep Thoughts

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Honoring Our Gold Star Aggies May 25

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  • May 22, 2018
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Memorial Day Ceremony to Add Name

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  • May 15, 2018
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Memorial Day Ceremony: 5 O’Clock Thursday

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