Veteran’s Memorial Tribute Program Sunday

A Veteran’s Memorial Tribute program is being hosted Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. in the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.

The rendering of military funeral honors is one way this nation shows its deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. It was not until the year 2000 that Congress made this ceremonial paying of respects a statutory benefit for a veteran’s family.

Prior to that time honorably serving men and women have passed away without ever receiving a nation’s formal demonstration of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. Those individuals...