Gov. Kay Ivey dedicates Sylacauga memorial honoring local veterans

SYLACAUGA — Gov. Kay Ivey made an appearance in Talladega County Tuesday to dedicate a veterans wall at Pinecrest Veterans Memorial Park bearing the names of more than 600 service men and women in Sylacauga and the surrounding area, including Tallapoosa and Coosa counties.

"We live in the greatest country on earth and it's because of these veterans," Ivey said. "Let me be clear — Alabama will always stand behind our veterans. My hope today is we honor those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice."