REMEMBRANCE

The Sun Herald

Commemorations began before sunrise in Waveland, a town Hurricane Katrina destroyed. They continued throughout the day across the Coast, in churches, on town greens and in the hearts of those who survived Aug. 29, 2005.

In South Mississippi, 169 souls were lost. Two, as yet unidentified, were buried Tuesday near the remains of three unknown women Hurricane Camille claimed 37 years ago.

Political leaders, first-responders and volunteers from around the nation stood with Coast residents, as they have since the storm, to mark this day.

U.S. Sen. Trent Lott's voice cracked as he told a Biloxi crowd he had never been prouder during 38 years of public service.

Lott, who lost his Pascagoula home, said, "You have shown America the strength, the tenacity and the love you have. America sees us differently now."

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