Veterans raise a new U.S. flag at Mazama on Tuesday. Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Veterans gathered in Mazama for the annual flag-raising event. Standing, from left, are Rudy Peterson, Simon Friedman, Frank Kline, Doug Devin, Al Blakeslee and Bob Spiwak. In the front row are Eric Burr, left, and Koko Blakeslee.Photo by Laurelle Walsh
Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Graves, who served in the U.S. Army from 1993 to 2006 and was seriously wounded in Iraq, spoke about his involvement helping veterans with recovery and reintegration during a Veterans Day lunch at the Methow Valley Community Center. About 100 people came to the ceremony, which was organized by Methow Valley Senior Center volunteers. Photo by Marcy Stamper
Photo by Marcy Stamper
Ilo Curtis, left, Aden Knox and Abel Curtis were among the five Cub and Boy Scouts who helped honor the veterans and welcome guests. Photo by Marcy Stamper
Photo by Marcy Stamper
