The Basin honors its heroes for Memorial Day

SOAP LAKE, EPHRATA, QUINCY – Community members gathered at Valley View Memorial Park, the Ephrata Cemetery and Quincy Valley Cemetery on Monday to honor those who have served the U.S. and preserved its way of life. “Veterans made a promise to defend our country with their life if necessary. It is up to the living to ensure their promise is remembered,” said American Legion Art Semro Post 28 Commander Mike Montaney during the Ephrata event.