For the first time in two years, people were able to pay tribute to fallen heroes with in-person Memorial Day events in North Texas. One event in Dallas aims to remind people about the meaning of the holiday and who it honors.
Across the country, it has been a day of solemn tributes to the men and woman who paid the ultimate sacrifice. FOX 4's Alex Boyer reports on some of the tributes here in North Texas.Thousands of people took part in an event in Dallas meant to remind people about the meaning of Memorial Day and who it honors.
"I think everyone needs to remind themselves what Memorial Day means. Bring it into their lives, bring it into their children’s lives," said Stephen Smith, who walked through the night."I could’ve been the reason my family is out here continuing the tradition," she said.She and the crew of Truck 25 responded to the Hidden Hills Apartment Complex for reports of a gas leak. She was badly injured in the explosion.
At DFW National Cemetery, it was the first time the public could pay their respects in person since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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