Evelin Ruelas
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News Visual Journalist, Phoenix

Evelin Ruelas expects to graduate in August 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.

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Hundreds gather at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona to honor fallen service members

PHOENIX – Hundreds of families attended the Memorial Day ceremony to pay respects to fallen service members at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Volunteers placed American flags on gravestones in preparation for the ceremony. Many service organizations attended the ceremony, including the Military Funeral Honor team, The Phoenix Stearman, 108th Army National Guard Band and others.

For many, Memorial Day is spent remembering fallen service members. Those who gathered at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Monday witnessed the celebration that takes place each year Thousands of volunteers place flags on each graveyard to celebrate the life of each individual. (Photo By Evelin Ruelas/Cronkite News)