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Gallery: Tribute To Our Soldiers - Community Center Commemorates Area Servicemen

Local soldiers, veterans and their families came to the Prince George's Plaza community center for a special tribute in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11 on Saturday afternoon.

Andrew Metcalf, Neighbor
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About 50 soldiers, veterans and area residents gathered at the Prince George's Plaza community center in Hyattsville for a special tribute to local soldiers. The event featured speeches from local soldiers and veterans, as well as a speech from the Maryland Secretary of Veteran's Affairs. The event was organized by the Prince George's Department of Parks and Recreation. Scroll through the photo gallery above to see who spoke and what they had to say.

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