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Gallery: Memorial Day wreath-laying at Virginia War Memorial
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gave the keynote address during the commonwealth’s 67th Annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond.
He then joined Craig Crenshaw, secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, and Army Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, Adjutant General of Virginia, in laying a wreath on the Shrine of Memory.
Photos by Shaban Athuman/VPM News.
Two men walk with their instrument into the Virginia War Memorial
Bob Ewing arrives along with follow Clan MacLeod Pipes and Drums of North America band member Harry Decker to the the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A man sits on a bench in the Shrine of Memory, under names of Virgnians who have died since the second world war
Bill Robinson, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars takes a moment to himself in the Shrine of Memory before the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
People are seen behind a glass of the Shrine of Memory, with names of Virgnians who have died since the second world war
People make their way to the Shrine of Memory before the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
An elderly man wearing an American flag and matching flag listens
Harold Englert listens during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
The Governor talks to Mountcastle as Secretary Crenshaw listens to his left.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin chats with Dr. Clay Mountcastle as Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw listens before the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Secretary Crenshaw looks on as he stands in front of a bright window
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw listens looks on before the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Secretary Crenshaw and Gov. Glenn Youngkin stand for the National athem
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw stands for the playing of the National Anthem along Gov. Glenn Youngkin during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin clinches his hands at he speaks at a podium
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks during the CommonwealthÕs 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman/Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A man wears a hat with an American and Marine lapel pin listens
A person listens during the CommonwealthÕs 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman/Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Maj. Gen. Williams gives remaks at a podium
Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, Adjutant General of Virginia, gives remarks during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Secretary Crenshaw speaks at a podium with a POW-MIA flag behind him
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw introduces Gov. Glenn Youngkin during the CommonwealthÕs 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman/Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin shakes hands with Secreatry Crenshaw with a POW-MIA flag stands behind them
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shakes hands with Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin speaks to attendees
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Maj. Gen. Williams sitting next to Creanshaw, is congratulated by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who is speaking at a podium, fo rhis retirement
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, right, applauds Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams along with Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A woman holds an american flag as she plugs her ear in attempts to hear better
Alexandria Tyler, of San Antonio, listens in the overflow room as Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A woman holds a phone nest to her ear as she wears an American flag scarf
Cyndi Hiles of Mechanicsville listens to the governor's remarks in the overflow room during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Virginia War Memorial. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A man wearing a cowboy hat, with an American flag; A yellow P-51 Mustang jacket
Jay Ipson salutes the flag during the playing of the National Anthem during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. Kaine applauds along with other attendees
Sen. Tim Kaine applauds during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin holds a wreath with Secretary Crenshaw
Gov. Glenn Youngkin lays a wreath with Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw in the Shrine of Memory during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gov. Youngkin lays a wreath with Secretary Crenshaw
Gov. Glenn Youngkin lays a wreath with Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw in the Shrine of Memory during the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Maj. Gen. Williams laughs with his wife Cheryl
Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, adjutant general of Virginia, shares a moment with his wife, Cheryl, after laying wreaths in the Shrine of Memory following the Commonwealth's 67th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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