TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Dozens of people came together at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on Saturday for a Memorial Day celebration ahead of the holiday. <\/p>\n
Director of the Tallahassee National Cemetery, Andrew Santa-Pinter, said it\u2019s important to do every year.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s something that has to continue throughout many years as far forward as we can,\u201d Santa-Pinter said. \u201cIt\u2019s imperative that we continue that legacy.\u201d <\/p>\n
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Santa-Pinter said it\u2019s also important to educate the younger generation on the significance of Memorial Day. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe, as adults, have to keep teaching our youngsters the importance of what our veterans have done and continue to do,\u201d Santa-Pinter said. <\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s event also included a ceremonial, three-volley salute. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have people that have no connection to the military and they still respect that tradition of honoring our nation\u2019s veterans and our heroes,\u201d Santa-Pinter said. <\/p>\n
The director urged everyone to remember those who fought and died every day of the year, rather than just on Memorial Day. <\/p>\n
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