Never Forget the Cost of Freedom

Never forget the cost of freedom

BRAINERD — Rows of flags waving gently in the wind represented humility, courage, strength, sacrifice, honor, unity and compassion as they lined the path along Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, May 26. Air Force veteran and chaplain, the Rev. Eusebia “Chappy” Rios spoke of the flags’ symbolism and other reminders of the men and women who gave their lives to serve their country during the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Brainerd. “They died for us to…

'Cost of Freedom': Marietta Honors Fallen at Annual Memorial Day Service

MARIETTA — This Memorial Day, hundreds of people gathered among the headstones at Marietta National Cemetery to honor the over one million service members who have given “the ultimate sacrifice” for their country.

‘We can’t say thank you enough’

As the family of Belding City Manager Keven Krieger spent this past holiday weekend enjoying some rustic camping, a back-and-forth conversation between his two young boys highlighted the significance of their time together. “What is Memorial Day weekend?” Krieger’s youngest, Ozias, 6, asked. “This is the weekend that we make memories,” Kellen, 9, answered. Oops! An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or purc…

'Never forget the cost of freedom': Area communities gather to commemorate Memorial Day

Decked in varying shades of red, white and blue, area natives returned to their home towns and residents gathered at Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the Coal Region.