The day in pictures in Pittsburgh and around the region as seen through the eyes of our photojournalists.
Red paint is pictured splattered on the Doughboy war memorial in Lawrenceville, at the intersection of Butler Street, Penn Avenue and Liberty Avenue on Monday, May 25, 2020. A message painted on the sculpture reads, “JUNE 19, 1986, GLORY TO THE DAY OF HEROISM.” (Christian Snyder/Post-Gazette)Red paint is pictured splattered on the Doughboy war memorial. (Christian Snyder/Post-Gazette)Red paint is pictured splattered on the Doughboy war memorial in Lawrenceville. (Christian Snyder/Post-Gazette)Wreath bearers stand outside during a virtual Memorial Day ceremony held at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland on Monday, May 25, 2020. Pictured from left including titles: Chrissie D. Chojnicki, Middle Atlantic Region President of Gold Star Spouses doing business as Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., spouse of SGT Les. J Chojnicki US Army, Jan. 3, 2003; Lori Spada, Gold Star Spouse doing business as Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., spouse of Anthony Noah Conti, KIA July 15, 1968; Becky Nyren, Gold Star Wife of SSG Nathaniel Nyren, US Army, KIA Dec. 28, 2004; Nancy Hoffman, Allegheny County President, Pennsylvania Vice President, Gold Star Mother of PO2 Robert Gilbertson, U.S. Navy, Sept, 7, 2007; Gail Matus, district director of Daughters of the American Revolution; Sharon Wallhausen, Regent Queen of the Alliquippa chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution)(Christian Snyder/Post-Gazette)Kevin Murray, of Borough of Aspinwall and U.S. Marines veteran, salutes as a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 911th Airlift Wing performs a flyover honoring healthcare professionals, Monday, May 25, 2020, in the Borough of Aspinwall. A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 911th Airlift Wing performed a flyover over honoring healthcare professionals in the Butler, Beaver, and Washington areas. The flyover is part of the Air Force Salutes program, a nationwide effort meant to show appreciation for all those supporting COVID-19 response efforts. (Michael M. Santiago/Post-Gazette)Ray Pfister, captain of the Syria Shriners Legion of Honor, prepares to play taps on the North Shore in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday, May 25, 2020. (Christian Snyder/Post-Gazette)People ride boats and jet skis as they enjoy a warm Memorial Day on the Monongahela River, Monday, May 25, 2020, as seen from the Birmingham Bridge on the South Side. (Michael M. Santiago/Post-Gazette)Cody Nyegaard, of Lawrenceville, cleans off left over paint from the base of the Doughboy Statue, Monday, May 25, 2020, at the intersection of Butler Street and Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville. (Michael M. Santiago/Post-Gazette)Alexandra Nyegaard, of Lawrenceville, cleans off left over paint from a plaque on the Doughboy Statue, Monday, May 25, 2020, at the intersection of Butler Street and Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville. (Michael M. Santiago/Post-Gazette)Alexandra Nyegaard, of Lawrenceville, cleans off left over paint from a plaque on the Doughboy Statue, Monday, May 25, 2020, at the intersection of Butler Street and Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville.(Michael M. Santiago/Post-Gazette)
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