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| Uncle George |
Residents of Newberry pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country (see photo essay below). Of special note, World War II veteran, "Uncle George," who turned 99 years of age last week, proudly wears a cap signifying his service.
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| Presenting the colors. |
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| The Newberry High School Band plays "The Star-Spangled Banner." |
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| Newberry High School Band begins the march from the high school to Forest Home Cemetery. |
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| Memorial to those from Luce County who made the ultimate sacrifice. |
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| Newberry Engine #1 escorts the NHS Band to the cemetery. |
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| Honor Guard members from Newberry American Legion Post 74 pay tribute to their comrades-in-arms. |
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| Amanda Scott reads the essay she penned for ceremonies at the local cemetery. |
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| The color guard stands at rest during Memorial Day ceremonies at Forest Home Cemetery. |
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| The veterans section at Forest Home Cemetery. |
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| Jessica Scott reads the essay she wrote for the 2011 Memorial Day observances in Newberry. |
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| Desert Storm veteran Randall Griffis gives an emotion-packed message that honors service men and women past and present, putting special emphasis on those who died for their country. |
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| Decoration of the graves. |
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| Post Commander Kim Eddy, is master of ceremonies at the graveyard. |
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| The Honor Guard offers a 21-gun salute. |
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| "Taps" is played while the Honor Guard stands at attention. |
The Bugler plays a sorrowful rendition of "Taps."
