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Veterans and community members approach the Bear Dance bridge. The procession started at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park and ended at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
The Southern Ute Memorial Day services "Walk of the Warrior" procession makes its way to the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
Family members, pay homage to the late Jack Frost Jr. (USMC) during the Southern Ute Memorial Day "Walk of the Warrior" services. A special recognition was given to Frost, Alonzo May (Army-Retired) and Elwood Howe (Army).
Southern Ute Veteran, Rod Grove (Army) carrying the Southern Ute Veterans flag, with Raymond Price (Army) and Michela Alire (Army) as part of the Color Guard as they led the procession to the Bear Dance Bridge overlooking the Pine River.
Father Cesar Arras, and Major Doctor, Phil Wiley (Army) walk together as part of the Southern Ute Memorial Day "Walk of the Warrior" procession.
Color Guard, Ute Mountain Ute veteran, Michela Alire (Army) stands at the Bear Dance Bridge, as a wreath into the Pine River in honor of the men and women lost at sea.
Color Guard, Ute Mountain Ute veteran, Kara Whiteskunk (Army) stands at the Bear Dance Bridge, as a wreath into the Pine River in honor of the men and women lost at sea.
Southern Ute veterans, Rudley Weaver (Navy) and Raymond Baker (Navy-retired) were joined by active veteran, Mel Bowman (USMC) at the Bear Dance Bridge overlooking the Pine River. Weaver a released a wreath into the Pine River in honor of the men and women lost at sea.
Southern Ute Veteran, Rudley Weaver (Navy) releases a wreath into the Pine River in honor of the men and women lost at sea.
Southern Ute Veteran, Rudley Weaver (Navy) releases a wreath into the Pine River in honor of the men and women lost at sea.
Veterans, and community members at the Bear Dance Bridge overlooking the Pine River. Weaver a released a wreath into the Pine River in honor of the men and women lost at sea.
The Southern Ute Memorial Day procession begins at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park to the Bear Dance Bridge overlooking the Pine River, concluding at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
Howard Richards Sr., cracks one of his many jokes, as he always does, as he welcomes the procession of walkers to the Ouray Memorial Cemetery to close the Memorial Day services.
Yellow Jacket sing an Flag Song at the Ouray memorial Cemetery at the closing ceremonies of the Southern Ute Memorial Day services.
Veterans display the colors during the flag song sung by Yellow Jacket.
Closing prayers were offered by Father Cesar Assar, C.R., aided by Major Doctor, Phil Wiley (Army).
Raymoind Baker (Navy-retired) stands at attention for those buried at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery who have unnamed markers.
Red Spirit, from Fort Duchesne sing an Honor Song as part of the closing ceremony for the "Walk of the Warrior" at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
Marlena Valdez sings Amazing Grace at the closing ceremonies of the Memorial Day "Walk of the Warrior" at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
A 21-gun salute was conducted by members of the Southern Ute Police Department and Southern Ute Tribal Rangers.
Taps was heard, compliments of Ronnie Baker (Army).
Former Commander of the Southern Veterans Association reads a letter from Ute Mountain Ute veteran, Gary Hayes (Navy-Retired). Hayes' letter spoke of being a warrior, fighting to protect our homelands. Thanking those for the honor to be included in the Memorial Day services, and reminded everyone to remember those who had given their lives [giving] us the freedom and liberties we have today.
The Southern Ute Veterans Association held the annual Memorial Day Services "Walk of the Warrior" on Memorial Day, May 25 in the Southern Veterans Memorial Park.
Southern Ute Veterans Association member, Bruce LeClaire (Army) gives introductions at the beginning of the "Walk of the Warrior" Southern Ute Memorial Day services.
Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander, Gordon Hammond (USMC), welcomes at those in attendance to the Southern Ute Memorial Day services. Hammond assumed duties as Commander, as Howard Richards Sr. stepped down as Commander for over 30 years.
Ute elder, Hanley Frost gives the invocation at the Southern Ute Memorial Day services.
Rod Grove (Army), Kara Whiteskunk (Army) and Michela Alire (Army) salute during the Flag Song at the Southern Ute Memorial Day services.
Veterans, Raymond Baker (Navy-Retired), Bruce LeClaire (Army) and Raymond Price (Army) lower the flags to half-mast during the flag song at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Day services.
Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander, Gordon Hammond (USMC) stands at attention during the Southern Ute Memorial Day services.
Veterans Raymond Baker (Navy-Retired) and Kara Whiteskunk (Army) salute the wreath dedicated in honor to the Southern Ute veterans listed on the memorial wall at the center of the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park.
Yellow Jacket sings an Honor Song at the Southern Ute Memorial Day services.
Raymond Baker (Navy-Retired) of Southern Ute Veterans Association was on hand during the annual Southern Ute Memorial Day services.
Cecilia Price (Army) and Raymond Price (Army), were honored to speak at the annual Southern Ute Memorial Day Services.
Raymond Price (Army) thanks the Southern Ute Veterans Association for inviting him to speak at the Memorial Day services.
Ute Mountain Ute Council member, Kathryn Jacket spoke on behalf of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
Cecilia Price (Army) of Scottsdale, Arizona, a combat veteran in the 7th Infantry, stationed in Korea speaks of her time as a communicartions operator. She spoke of Veterans never stop serving – veterans continue to serve and honor their people, from funerals, to parades.
Guest speakers, Raymond Price and Cecilia gifted Howards Richards Sr. with a Pendleton blanket for his years of dedicated services, not only to his country but to the Southern Ute Veterans Association.
Guest speakers, Raymond Price and Cecilia gifted Rod Grove with a Pendleton blanket for his many years of dedicated services, not only to his country but to the Southern Ute Veterans Association.
Cecilia Price (Army) shows the medallion he beaded for Howard Richards Sr., for his long-time services as Commander of the Southern Ute Veterans Association.
The Southern Ute Veterans Association gifted invited guest speakers Cecilia Price and Raymond Price with "Grateful Nation" Pendleton blankets.
Southern Ute Veterans Association members, Raymond Baker (Navy-retired) and Bruce LeClaire (Army) stand at attention during an honor song by Red Spirit of Fort Duchesne, Utah.
Howard Richards Sr., speaks of the many years he served as Commander of the Southern Ute Veterans Association, and his stepping down as Commander. He also spoke of the upcoming 40th anniversary of the association. "I served as Commander for over 30 years of those 40 years," he said.
Veterans from across the nation, of varying race and creed, "muster" for a photo in front of the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial. The Veterans Association organize the annual Memorial Day event.
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Memorial Day: Walk of the Warrior

Monday - June 1, 2026 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

The Southern Ute Veterans Association held their annual Memorial Day Services honoring veterans with the “Walk of the Warrior,” Monday, May 25 at the Southern Ute Veteran’s Memorial Park. Grodon Hammond (USMC) served as MC for the event, guest speakers included Cecilia Price (Army) and Raymond Price (Army). A proccession proceeded to the Bear Dance bridge overlooking the Pine River as Rudley Weaver (Navy) released a wreath in honor of those lost at sea. The event ended at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery with a closing ceremony.

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