May 27, 2025

Local Communities honor Fallen Soldiers and Service Members on Memorial Day

Posted May 27, 2025 1:25 AM

By Anthony Gorges

Along with Memorial Day ceremonies nationwide, Junction City, Fort Riley, and Manhattan hosted services as well.

Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. Jerry Nunziato delivers remarks in the rain at the Post's annual Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo from Fort Riley's facebook livestream of Memorial Day Ceremony).
Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. Jerry Nunziato delivers remarks in the rain at the Post's annual Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo from Fort Riley's facebook livestream of Memorial Day Ceremony).

Despite the rainfall, Fort Riley held their Memorial Day ceremony at the Post’s cemetery at 193 Huebner Rd. Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. Jerry Nunziato delivered remarks. The First Infantry Division Band played the National Anthem, America the Beautiful, and Amazing Grace as part of the ceremony. There was also a 21-gun salute.

Click here to watch Fort Riley's Memorial Day ceremony. 

A wreath was placed as part of Fort Riley's ceremony to honor Fort Riley's fallen soldiers. The wreath was placed by Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. Jerry Nunziato and Command Sgt. Major John Adkerson. (Photo from Fort Riley's facebook livestream of Memorial Day Ceremony).
A wreath was placed as part of Fort Riley's ceremony to honor Fort Riley's fallen soldiers. The wreath was placed by Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. Jerry Nunziato and Command Sgt. Major John Adkerson. (Photo from Fort Riley's facebook livestream of Memorial Day Ceremony).

The Geary County Veterans Alliance held its Memorial Day ceremony at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City, and Manhattan’s ceremony was moved indoors to the American Legion Post 17 due to inclement weather.

Eagle Media in Junction City and Manhattan thank all of those who have served and all those who have fallen while serving our country.

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