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Redbuds retired; not the memories
Fallen soldiers' tribute gets renewal
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New lighting gives the new trees on Warriors Walk an aura at night. - photo by Photo by Randy C. Murray
Fort Stewart soldiers and family members, including 108 Gold Star family members, paid last respects Friday night to the 468 eastern redbud trees that once lined Warriors Walk.Limbs and logs from each tree were saved after the trees were replaced by crape myrtle trees in recent months. On Friday, members of the Fort Stewart community arrived to Cottrell Field to see a metal-framed container holding a huge pile of redbud logs.A Marne Division patch was welded on the frame, which sat about 25 yards in front of the reviewing stands. The ceremony began with coordinator Jeff Fornshell telling the history of Warriors Walk, going back to 2003.
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