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UPDATE: Truist’s Monument Garden open Sunday for fans to honor Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron takes in his new statue in Monument Garden at SunTrust Park after the unveiling ceremony Wednesday night. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Hank Aaron takes in his new statue in Monument Garden at SunTrust Park after the unveiling ceremony Wednesday night. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
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Updated Jan 24, 2021

Following the death of legend Hank Aaron on Friday, the Braves welcome fans to pay tribute to his life and legacy by visiting his statue inside of Monument Garden at Truist Park.

After fans turned out Friday and Saturday at the ballpark to honor Aaron, Truist Park announced it will also be open Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Fans may enter the ballpark through the First Base Gate.

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In lieu of flowers, the Aaron family would like donations be made to his beloved Chasing the Dream Foundation: Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation 3466 Buffington Center Atlanta, GA 30349.

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