The Southern Veterans Association hosted their annual Memorial Day services ‘Day of Remembrance’ in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 29. Master of Ceremonies, Howard Richards Sr., kept the crowd smiling, Terry Knight Sr., gave the invocation and former Southern Ute Chairwoman, Pearl Casias gave the welcome address. A procession of Veterans, Color and Honor Guards and families walked to the Bear Dance Bridge, overlooking the Pine River and then continued to the Ouray Memorial Cemetery. Followed by a BBQ lunch served by the Sky Ute Casino Resort.