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Reflect upon the Sacrifices Made For Our Freedom
Monday, May 25th, 2009
By J.R. Claeys
Today, at events and in private reflection across the state, we celebrate the efforts of so many who gave their lives in defense of freedom. We also remember there are men and women prepared to make that great sacrifice for our country today.
Today, I attended the Fort Riley Memorial Day ceremony at the post cemetery on base.
Col. Richard Piscal, Fort Riley Garrison Commander, spoke about the great sacrifices made by generations before us. "The ecolquence of words cannot match the sacrifice made by so many," said Piscal. He joined Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Ian Mann, along with Cpl. Avery Abbott, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and Spc. Clancey Henderson, Soldier of the Year, to lay a wreath at the cemetery.
The service concluded with a 21-gun salute and benediction.
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