GRANGER, Ind – Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, families visited the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park to mark the graves of their loved ones who lost their lives fighting for our country.
“We want to remember the sacrifice that was made for our freedoms,” said Jim Mckinnies, a resident of South Bend and Iraqi war veteran.
On Friday, local veterans were honored by marking gravesites with American flags.
McKinnies, who served 8 years in Iraq, said it’s important for families to see their losses are not forgotten.
“We want them to come out to a grave that are marked as a symbol of our appreciation for their family members’ service for our country,” said McKinnies.
He wanted everyone to know the freedom we have in this country came at a very real cost.
“Freedom is not free, there has been a price paid for freedom, and Memorial Day is not …
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