The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

In observance of Memorial Day coming up, I've dedicated much of this week's issue of the Ritzville Adams County Journal to local World War II veterans who gave up their lives fighting for America and the freedoms we still enjoy today.

It breaks my heart to know there are still WWII veterans walking among us, witnessing freedoms they fought so hard to protect now on precarious ground.

While Memorial Day is to remember those who never got to take off their uniform, and Veterans Day in November is to honor those who were able to hang up their uniform after time in the service, I've also incl...