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Great Falls Memorial Day Ceremonies

Blackfeet tribal chairman Harry Barnes, Professor Marvin Weatherwax, and Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person salute the colors as the national anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Blackfeet tribal chairman Harry Barnes, Professor Marvin Weatherwax, and Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person salute the colors as the national anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
A bell is rung in rememberance as each name is read from a list of those who have died in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan is read out at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
A bell is rung in rememberance as each name is read from a list of those who have died in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan is read out at the conclusion of the ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
Amanda Determan
Blackfeet tribal chairman Harry Barnes, Professor Marvin Weatherwax, and Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person visit before the start of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Blackfeet tribal chairman Harry Barnes, Professor Marvin Weatherwax, and Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person visit before the start of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
A healthy crowd was on-hand to honor the men and women of the armed forces who lost their lives while serving their country.
A healthy crowd was on-hand to honor the men and women of the armed forces who lost their lives while serving their country.
Amanda Determan
Dwayne Nelson, Chairman of the Montana Veterans Memorial Association, welcomes the community members, veterans, military personnel, and other dignitaries gathered to honor the fallen during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Dwayne Nelson, Chairman of the Montana Veterans Memorial Association, welcomes the community members, veterans, military personnel, and other dignitaries gathered to honor the fallen during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person presents two flags from the Blackfeet Nation to some of the other dignitaries attending the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person presents two flags from the Blackfeet Nation to some of the other dignitaries attending the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Amanda Determan
Flags furl in the slight breeze blowing in off the river at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Flags furl in the slight breeze blowing in off the river at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Amanda Determan
Blackfeet tribal chairman Harry Barnes speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive in Great Falls.
Blackfeet tribal chairman Harry Barnes speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Renowned musician and Blackfeet Nation troubadour Jack Gladstone performs two "warrior songs" during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
Renowned musician and Blackfeet Nation troubadour Jack Gladstone performs two "warrior songs" during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
Amanda Determan
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
Amanda Determan
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
Amanda Determan
A group of about a dozen veterans and another dozen or so community members gathered at the Manchester Cemetary to pay their respects to the men and women of the armed forces buried there.
A group of about a dozen veterans and another dozen or so community members gathered at the Manchester Cemetary to pay their respects to the men and women of the armed forces buried there.
Amanda Determan
American flags decorate several headstones at the Manchester Cemetary.
American flags decorate several headstones at the Manchester Cemetary.
Amanda Determan
American flags decorate several headstones at the Manchester Cemetary.
American flags decorate several headstones at the Manchester Cemetary.
Amanda Determan
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
Amanda Determan
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
Amanda Determan
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
The Manchester community honors those who have served during a small Memorial Day ceremony at the Manchester Cemetary.
Amanda Determan
Military personnel salute the colors as the National Anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Military personnel salute the colors as the National Anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Audience members salute the colors as the National Anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Audience members salute the colors as the National Anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Audience members salute the colors as the National Anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Audience members salute the colors as the National Anthem is sung during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Blackfeet tribal chief Earl Old Person speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Members from the Great Falls Pipe Band practice in a patch of grass overlooking the Missouri before performing "Amazing Grace" at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
Members from the Great Falls Pipe Band practice in a patch of grass overlooking the Missouri before performing "Amazing Grace" at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
Amanda Determan
Students, faculty and staff from the Cuts Wood Academy in Browning recite the Pledge of Allegiance in Piegan during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Students, faculty and staff from the Cuts Wood Academy in Browning recite the Pledge of Allegiance in Piegan during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
The Color Guard presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
The Color Guard presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
The Color Guard retires the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
The Color Guard retires the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Master of Ceremonies Richard Liebert welcomes the community members, veterans, military personnel, and other dignitaries gathered to honor the fallen during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Master of Ceremonies Richard Liebert welcomes the community members, veterans, military personnel, and other dignitaries gathered to honor the fallen during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Sen. Jon Tester speaks before the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
Sen. Jon Tester speaks before the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial.
Amanda Determan
Sen. Jon Tester plays "Taps" at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Sen. Jon Tester plays "Taps" at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Amanda Determan
Sen. Jon Tester plays "Taps" at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans
Sen. Jon Tester plays "Taps" at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans
Amanda Determan
Veterans from many branches of the armed forces were on hand for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Veterans from many branches of the armed forces were on hand for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Amanda Determan
Veterans from many branches of the armed forces were on hand for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Veterans from many branches of the armed forces were on hand for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive.
Amanda Determan
Family members tape flags over the names of their loved ones engraved and honored in the Montana Veterans Memorial wall.
Family members tape flags over the names of their loved ones engraved and honored in the Montana Veterans Memorial wall.
Amanda Determan
The "Warrior Angel" overlooks the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive in Great Falls.
The "Warrior Angel" overlooks the Montana Veterans Memorial on River Drive in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Marvin Weatherwax, a professor at the Blackfeet Community College, speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Marvin Weatherwax, a professor at the Blackfeet Community College, speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Colonel John T. Wilcox II, Commander of the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Colonel John T. Wilcox II, Commander of the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls.
Amanda Determan
Marvin Weatherwax, a professor at the Blackfeet Community College and veteran, presents Great Falls mayor Michael Winters with an eagle feather and a new name in the Blackfeet tradition as thanks for his role in making sure the Native American community, the Blackfeet in particular, were included among those honored at the Veterans Memorial. Mayor Winters' new name in Piegan translates to "Brave Eagle."
Marvin Weatherwax, a professor at the Blackfeet Community College and veteran, presents Great Falls mayor Michael Winters with an eagle feather and a new name in the Blackfeet tradition as thanks for his role in making sure the Native American community, the Blackfeet in particular, were included among those honored at the Veterans Memorial. Mayor Winters' new name in Piegan translates to "Brave Eagle."
Amanda Determan