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Several events planned across Southwest Colorado to honor those who gave all for our liberty

Today, across Southwest Colorado people will take time to remember those who sacrificed all to protect our freedom.

Durango

The Vietnam Veterans Association will honor those who died in the Vietnam War at 10 a.m. Monday at a ceremony at Iris Park, 1235 Camino del Rio. The American Legion, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary will participate.A ceremony, organized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor all Americans who died in wars, will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial in Greenmount Cemetery. The American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans Association will participate.A wreath-laying ceremony at 11:45 a.m. Monday on the Ninth Street bridge is being organized by the American Legion to honor those who died at sea. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans Association will participate.Open houses will be held at noon Monday at the VFW, 1550 Main Ave., and at the American Legion, 901 East Second Ave.

Allison-Tiffany

The Vietnam Veterans Association will honor those who died in the Vietnam War at 10 a.m. Monday at a ceremony at Iris Park, 1235 Camino del Rio. The American Legion, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary will participate.A ceremony, organized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor all Americans who died in wars, will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial in Greenmount Cemetery. The American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans Association will participate.A wreath-laying ceremony at 11:45 a.m. Monday on the Ninth Street bridge is being organized by the American Legion to honor those who died at sea. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans Association will participate.Open houses will be held at noon Monday at the VFW, 1550 Main Ave., and at the American Legion, 901 East Second Ave.A Memorial Day service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Allison-Tiffany Cemetery, southeast of Tiffany on County Road 329.

Ignacio

The Southern Ute Veterans Association will hold its annual Day of Remembrance at 10 a.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Park on the tribal campus. All are welcome. The event includes flag and honor songs, speeches by visiting dignitaries, special presentations by the Veterans Association and the line-up for the Walk of the Warriors. The walk will go from the park to the Bear Dance bridge for a wreath ceremony, and then to Ouray Cemetery for the remainder of the veterans’ observance. The event will conclude at Veterans Memorial Park with a feast.

Cortez

A Memorial Day celebration will be held at 7 a.m. Monday at the American Legion Post No. 75, 320 N. Harrison St., followed by a breakfast. All veterans and their families are invited.



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