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Thursday, May 22, 2014

60 seconds of silence on Memorial Day - for those who given the ultimate sacrafice

The IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) is asking for 60 seconds of silence on Memorial Day.

"At 12:01pm EDT, to coincide with IAVA member Ann Weeby laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, we want every American to pledge to stop what they're doing for 60 seconds and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice."