The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley observed Memorial Day with a ceremony and wreath laying at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery.
Col. Will McKannay, Fort Riley garrison commander, spoke at the ceremony. “It is right that we’re gathered here in this place on this day to honor our fallen heroes….”
Following the remarks, Col. McKannay and Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Speichert placed a wreath in honor of the fallen.
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Video of the ceremony is available at https://www.facebook.com/FortRiley/videos/72506700863948.