In observance of Memorial Day, Governor Kay Ivey has released a special video message paying tribute to U.S. service members who gave their lives in defense of the country. She is joined in the tribute by Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton and Alabama National Guard Adjutant General David Pritchett.
The video features individual reflections from each leader, highlighting the solemn significance of Memorial Day. Together, they express gratitude to the families of the fallen and encourage Alabamians to pause and honor those who gave everything in service to the nation.
They emphasize the importance of remembering those who never returned home, underscoring the holiday's role as a day of national reflection and gratitude.
Watch the full Memorial Day tribute from Governor Ivey, Commissioner Newton, and General Pritchett here:
Memorial Day, observed on the final Monday of May, honors the memory of the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.