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The Ballyshaners wreath-laying at Arlington Cemetery

On Saturday, March 26, 2011, the Ballyshaners, the Irish heritage organization in Alexandria, Virginia, were given a rare honor of being allowed to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. A shamrock-shaped wreath in the three colors of the Irish flag was laid at the Tomb by Ballyshaners President Chris Berry and Chairman Pat Troy, accompanied by the 2011 Saint Patrick's Day Grand Marshals, Tom and Nancy VanCoverden. Approximately 40 Ballyshaners members were also in attendance, proudly wearing their Irish sashes.

(Photos by Mike Pablo, except #8, 10, 12, 15, & 18 by Kim Moore and #24 by Michael Waugh)

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The Ballyshaners leaders are briefed before being escorted to the Tomb.
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President Chris Berry and Chairman Pat Troy lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Ballyshaners leaders pay their respects to the Unknown Soldiers
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The wreath honoring the fallen Irish soldiers
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Chairman Pat Troy thanks the Ballyshaners members
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Chairman Pat Troy speaks with the Ballyshaners members in the Memorial Amphitheater
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