MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — Dozens of people stood shoulder to shoulder at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery on Monday morning, hands over their hearts as the Star-Spangled Banner played, to honor those who gave their lives for their country.
The annual Memorial Day ceremony brought together families, veterans and community members to reflect on the stories and sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes.
Solomon Gilbert, deputy director of the Washington Department of Veteran Affairs and an Army veteran, addressed the crowd, saying, “The calendar says we set aside one special day, but our hearts and minds know we remember them always.”…