MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Miami Beach commemorated Memorial Day on Monday.

The event, held outside of the Miami Beach Police Department, featured a wreath-laying ceremony, a 21-gun salute and a performance by the Girl Scouts to honor the sacrifices of fallen veterans.

“I’m a veteran, but I think of the fallen on this day more than anyone else, because it’s their day,” participant David Patlak said. “It’s the day to remember.”

The event was a reminder that despite being a global destination, Miami Beach is also a small, tight-knit community.

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