83 KS soldiers killed in Iraq, Afghanistan honored at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – Memorial Day is to honor the women and men who misplaced their lives whereas serving within the US Armed Forces.

Group members gathered Kansas Veterans Cemetery Fort Riley in Manhattan the place those that ‘gave their all’ have been honored.

A gun salute sounded on the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan – punctuating the rationale for Memorial Day.

“Right this moment is a day to have a good time and be joyful. However a sure mindset that now we have this present day due to those that sacrificed themselves.” Kansas Military Nationwide Guard, 130 Discipline Artillery Regiment, Sgt. Eric Wold says.

Those that serve in US navy have made many sacrifices.

“These troopers signed up for one thing that was greater than themselves. They missed lots of time at house, a lot of anniversaries, a lot of vital occasions with the intention to serve their nation.” Sgt. Wold says.

Veterans from Junction Metropolis’s American Legion Put up posted flags at every grave marker previous to Memorial Day to honor all those that died whereas serving.

“It’s an honor to return out right here. Most individuals say that it’s an honor. It’s a privilege to do that, so I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” American Legion Put up 45 Junction Metropolis, Vice Commander Patrick Nuss says.

Household and pals laid flowers on the graves of their family members following the memorial ceremony.

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