Christine Hyde looks at the memorial marker for her granddaughter, Mishyra Wheeler, who lost her life to gun violence at the spot in 2011, after a dedication ceremony in Decatur on Tuesday. "I never thought I would ever see something like this," said Hyde. "We appreciate it."
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A ceremony dedicates a memorial for Mishyra Wheeler, who lost her life to gun violence at the North Church Street spot in 2011, and all other young victims of violence in Decatur on Tuesday.
Nick Mayberry, community missions director at First Christian Church, has a prayerful moment with Shemuel Sanders, leader of the Shemilah Outreach Center, after a dedication ceremony for a memorial for youth victims of gun violence in Decatur on Tuesday.
Hattie Jackson joins a prayer during the dedication ceremony for a memorial for youth victims of gun violence in Decatur on Tuesday. “I’m here because I’ve buried two sons and a grandson,” said Jackson. “It’s a process.”
Bryan Johnson is the cousin of Mishyra Wheeler and talks about the dedication of the memorial in her honor.
Bryan Johnson attends a dedication ceremony for a memorial for his cousin, Mishyra Wheeler, who lost her life to gun violence at the location in 2011, in Decatur on Tuesday.
A crowd listens to the dedication ceremony for a memorial for Mishyra Wheeler, who lost her life to gun violence at the North Church Street spot in 2011, and all other young victims of violence in Decatur on Tuesday.
PHOTOS: Nelson Park 9/11 Memorial Dedication
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Many union members donated time and services to help build the 9/11 memorial erected along the shore of Lake Decatur.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Korean War veteran Larry Conner reacts as the Nelson Park 9/11 memorial is unveiled during the dedication ceremony Monday evening.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Long Creek firefighters Zach Hoffman, left, and Michael Brummitt help display an American flag for the Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication Monday evening.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW The Nelson Park 9/11 memorial is unveiled during the dedication ceremony Monday evening.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Corey Kistner leads applause for fellow veterans in attendance after speaking to the audience about his 9/11 experience during the Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday evening.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Nelson Park 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Monday September 11, 2017
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Macon County Courts Reporter
