Memorial Day

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

On the ground and in the air on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Services began at the Western Montana Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 7:00 a.m., the first of 12 services throughout the day, sponsored by the United Veterans Council.

Memorial Day 2021 began at 7:00 a.m. at the Western Montana Veterans Cemetery with a sunrise service planned and hosted by the United Veterans Council.

It was a cool but beautiful Memorial Day morning as the United Veterans Council presented a ceremony at a local church.

It was a cool but beautiful Memorial Day sunrise at Missoula’s Crosspoint Community Church as the annual service organized by the United Veterans Council took place just after 6:00 a.m.

Memorial Day services in Missoula on Monday included a sunrise service at the Western Montana Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial Day in the Bitterroot Valley.

A small but enthusiastic group met at the Western Montana Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday morning for the first of many ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives for the country in the U.S. military.

The day is full!