South Carolina Army National Guard hosts a dedication ceremony to present the new Fallen Heroes Memorial, Dec. 2, 2012.

The ceremony was held in the Adjutant Generals building, Columbia, S.C.

The memorial stands in the foyer of the building, honoring the 16 members of the S.C. National Guard who lost their lives during the recent campaigns in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan.

South Carolina National Guard photo by Sgt. Brad Mincey