Alaska reflects on Memorial Day

A musician plays taps to conclude the Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery in 2016. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)U.S. and Alaska flags were flying at half-staff today until noon in recognition of Memorial Day.
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The holiday recognizes people who have died in military service.
In a White House proclamation, President Donald Trump designated 11 a.m. local time to unite in prayer for permanent peace and asked all Americans to observe a national moment of remembrance at 3 p.m. local