Honoring Sacrifice at Rutland Memorial Day

Rutland High School honored fallen heroes at a moving Memorial Day ceremony, where veterans, families, and students gathered to remember the ultimate sacrifice. Retired Army Sgt. Wally Pratt, a Vietnam War veteran, traced the roots of Memorial Day and urged remembrance as the key to honoring sacrifice. The event featured a solemn wreath-laying, Taps played by students, and the presentation of the POW/MIA flag. Attendees also previewed a new WWII monument set for Main Street Park, honoring 159 Rutland County heroes. Pratt concluded with a benediction, spotlighting recent losses in Iran and offering Veterans Crisis Hotline cards — a vital lifeline for those struggling after service. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf4ede5b7ac83d9d