Memorial Day services scheduled, volunteers needed for flags

Memorial Day services have been planned at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery and the Washtucna Pioneer Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 28.

Volunteers are need on May 25 at 5:30 p.m. to assist the Ritzville VFW Post No. 11446 and American Legion Post No. 51 with setting flags up at the cemetery.

The flags are taken down the evening of May 28 and volunteers are also needed to assist at the cemetery on Monday evening.

The Ritzville memorial service begins at 11:30 a.m. with an introduction by Legion Post 51 Commander Mark Shepherd.

The gun salute by the Honor Guard will follow before the playing of taps, and the folding and presentation of the flag. The Honor Guard will then hoist the flag and fly it at half-mast.

In Washtucna, the memorial service begins at 11 a.m. with a prayer, readings and an opportunity for residents to remember and honor veterans, as well as the playing of taps.

Immediately following the ceremony is a potluck luncheon for all to attend.