Barb Illman reads the poem “One Thousand Men Are Walking” by Joshua Dyer during the Ephrata Memorial Day observance. Illman noted that Dyer wrote the poem at the age of 14 just a few years ago, showing the next generation’s desire to honor those who served.
May 28, 2024
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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.