Memorial Day was a little different this year, but some things don’t change

Larry Carter, a retired Army airborne infantryman, salutes the flag on Memorial Day outside the Lake City VA hospital. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)
Larry Carter, a retired Army airborne infantryman, salutes the flag on Memorial Day outside the Lake City VA hospital. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

He didn’t need heartfelt speeches or a performance of the National Anthem. He didn’t need a big ceremony complete with wreaths and marching JROTC cadets.

The flag alone was enough for retired Army airb…