Brig. Gen. Bassford, deputy commanding general of the 88th Regional Support Command, stands with Rudolph and Tim Garfield who are second and third generation decedents of President James A. Garfield, just prior to a presidential wreath laying ceremony at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Nov. 15, 2014. The life of President James A. Garfield is honored annually in celebration of the fallen President’s life and achievements. Bassford officiated the ceremony and presented a wreath on behalf of President Barack Obama. “It is my honor today to pay tribute to President James Abraham Garfield, a m

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Brig. Gen. Bassford, deputy commanding general of the 88th Regional Support Command, stands with Rudolph and Tim Garfield who are second and third generation decedents of President James A. Garfield, just prior to a presidential wreath laying ceremony at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Nov. 15, 2014. The life of President James A. Garfield is honored annually in celebration of the fallen President’s life and achievements. Bassford officiated the ceremony and presented a wreath on behalf of President Barack Obama. “It is my honor today to pay tribute to President James Abraham Garfield, a man whose life and achievements show us how hard work leads to success – and show us how in America – anything is possible.” “The story of James Abraham Garfield illustrates the American Dream.” President James A. Garfield remembered 141115-A-VZ068-360

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