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    A crowd gathers next to Memorial Park's northern pond before the dedication of a National Iwo Jima Memorial on November 11, 2024.
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    Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Christopher Shortridge is joined on stage by Pastor Josh Kessler and Mayor Richard Strick during the National Iwo Jima Memorial dedication ceremony on November 11, 2024.
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    Mayor Richard Strick delivers remarks during the National Iwo Jima Memorial dedication ceremony on November 11, 2024.
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    A crowd listens to a performance by the Huntington North High School band during the National Iwo Jima Memorial dedication ceremony on November 11, 2024.
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    The Huntington North High School band performs during the National Iwo Jima Memorial dedication ceremony on November 11, 2024.
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    About a dozen onlookers stand and view the National Iwo Jima Memorial at Huntington's Memorial Park.
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    An American flag flies atop the National Iwo Jima Memorial at Huntington's Memorial Park.
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    The Huntington North High School band performs during the National Iwo Jima Memorial dedication ceremony on November 11, 2024.