RIO RANCHO — Under blue skies Monday morning, the atmosphere was somber during a Memorial Day ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park.
“On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the unafraid men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy every day, and their courage will never be forgotten,” said Mayor Paul Wymer. “Let us also remember the families who carry the loss of these heroes every day. We owe them our gratitude, our respect and our commitment to live in a way that honors those who serve. May we never take their sacrifices for granted.”
He went on to read a proclamation from the city of Rio Rancho and the city’s Governing Body recognizing the holiday, which, in part, states “freedom comes at a great cost” and that “American military personnel have stood tall to oppose the enemies of freedom, to defend our liberty, and uphold the promise of our democracy.”…