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American Legion’s 100th anniversary was in some ways more about the future than the past
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Attendees examine the GoldStars Tribute Wall, which displays the names of U.S. veterans who died serving since the Gulf War. The traveling wall was on display at the Paul E. Bolding Post 7 American Legion's 100th anniversary event in Gainesville on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele
As Toby Keith’s “American Soldier” played through speakers nearby, Gary Brooks walked along the GoldStars Tribute Wall on Saturday in Gainesville to honor his fellow veterans who died in combat. The traveling wall, which displays the names of soldiers who have died serving in the U.S. military since the Gulf War, was displayed at the Paul E. Bolding Post 7 American Legion as part of an event celebrating the legion’s 100th anniversary.