Veterans celebrate Day of Remembrance

Friday - May 30, 2025 by Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
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Raymond Baker (Navy Retired) and Terry Knight Sr. (USAF) led the procession to the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
Raymond Valdez stands during the National Anthem.
Veterans lower the flags during the flag song.
Marlena Valdez sang the National Anthem at the Southern Ute Veterans Park.
Marlena Valdez sang the National Anthem during the ceremonies at Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park.
Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Melvin J. Baker shared stories of growing up with older brothers who served in the military during his childhood.
Terry Knight Sr. offers a wreath to the fallen soldiers who were lost at sea during the Day of Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26.
Terry Knight Sr., drops the wreath into the Pine River during the Bear Dance bridge ceremony for the Memorial Day of Remembrance.
Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Veterans present the flags at the Bear Dance bridge for the Memorial Day of Remembrance.
Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander Howard Richards Sr., welcomes spectators at the Ouray Memorial Park.
Yellow Jacket singers sang a flag song during the ceremonies at Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
Southern Ute Justice and Regulatory officers presented the 21-gun salute during the Day of Remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 6.
Ronnie Baker (Army) plays Taps to close out the ceremonies in Ouray Memorial Cemetery.
Raymond Baker (Navy Retired) welcomed spectators and veterans to the Memorial Day event on Monday, May 26.
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Southern Ute Veterans Association held their annual Memorial Day services, the Day of Remembrance on Monday, May 26 in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park in Ignacio, Colo. Raymond Baker, Secretary of the Association was this year’s Master of Ceremonies. Guest speakers included Southern Ute Chairman, Melvin J. Baker; Major Larry Campos (Army retired); Ute Mountain Ute Councilman, Conrad Jacket and Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center Director, Eric Carpio. Marlena Valdez sang the National Anthem, which she has been doing since she was in high school. The flag carriers and the attendees walked from the Veterans Memorial Park down to the Bear Dance Bridge that overlooks the Pine River. Terry Knight Sr. offered a wreath for the fallen soldiers who were lost at sea. Ceremonies concluded at the Ouray Memorial Cemetary with Taps, Flag and Honor Songs, 21-gun salute and wreath presentations.  

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