Letters to the Editor

Memorial Day Weekend

Were you able to visit the Ritzville Cemetery this week? It's more than impressive, it's spectacular. I've never seen the cemetery look better. I can only imagine the hours the city crew put in mowing, cleaning off graves, pruning, raking, hauling away rubbish, and watering. And now with all the flags honoring the veterans and the gorgeous spring bouquets, it's a sight to behold. As the wind picks up, loud clattering sounds from the flags seem like horse hooves pounding the ground. I can just imagine hearing a cavalry galloping up the hill to pay their respects to our hero...