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b'This past Memorial Day, in Hudson, Ohio, retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter was a guest speaker. He spoke about the meaning of memorial day, and the importance of honoring the fallen. He also spoke about the holiday\\u2019s origins, and how one of the earliest examples involved freed black slaves honoring fallen union soldiers after the Civil War.\\nDuring this part of his speech, Lt. Col. Kemter\\u2019s microphone was cut, intentionally, by event organizers from the local American Legion chapter.\\nToday, we bring you Lt. Col. Kemter\\u2019s Memorial Day address, in its entirety.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'