Southern Ute Vietnam combat veterans, Howard Richards Sr. (left) and Tim Watts share a laugh ahead of the opening reception for Reflections of Honor, a new exhibit in the museum’s permanent gallery honoring the service of Ute veterans through the years. Tim Watts, Rod Grove and the Southern Ute Veterans Association were all instrumental in contributing to the exhibit’s photographs and stories.

Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Maleina Carel greets Vietnam Veteran, Tim Watts during the opening reception for Reflections of Honor at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum, Wednesday, Nov. 15. Southern Ute Tribal Council also gave words of thanks to the Veterans for their service.

The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum presents Reflections of Honor, a new exhibit in the museum’s permanent gallery honoring the service of Ute veterans through the years. The tribal member veterans exhibit and accompanying literature was produced by SUCCM Collections Manager, Tallas Cantsee and SUCCM Marketing & Media Coordinator, Logan Gasdia. Cantsee gave opening remarks on Wednesday, Nov. 15 to Veterans and their families, Tribal Council, and attendees.