AMSTERDAM, N.Y.--Spc Anthony Bryant, a member of the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard, presents an American flag to Michol Smith, the widow of Army veteran Charles L. Smith during funeral services held on Dec. 11, 2014 at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Amsterdam, N.Y. Bryant, a member of Co. D 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviatrion, and a resident of Walkill. N.Y. is one of 124 New York Army National Guard Soldiers trained to conduct Honor Guard duties. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo/Released)
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