Memorial Day Ceremony

The Ritzville VFW Post No. 11446 and American Legion Post No. 51 hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery on May 28 to honor those to have served their country.

American Legion Post Commander Mark Shepherd coordinated the ceremony, with Steve Schofstoll providing the invocation and leading prayers at the event.

During the ceremony, Shepherd (top left) retired the flag with assistance from Mark Cameron while those in attendance looked on.

Also participating in the ceremony were members of the local Honor Guard, including (bottom left, from right) Bo Gingrich and Maurice Root.

The ceremony also included the playing of Taps, during which Shepherd (bottom right) saluted the flag before retiring it and presenting it to Sally Powers.