Fallon Honors The Fallen During Memorial Day Ceremonies

 Photo above:  Participants gather at 10 a.m. Gold Star Mothers ceremony Monday, May 25, at the Churchill County Cemetery in Fallon, honoring families who lost loved ones in military service. The term “Gold Star” originated during World War I, when families displayed service flags with a gold star to signify a family member who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Photo above: Veterans and community members gather for an 11 a.m. Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, at Churchill County Cemetery in Fallon. Memorial Day traces its origins to the years following the Civil War, when communities began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers in what became known as Decoration Day.

Photo above: Participants stand among rows of American flags during the noon Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, at The Gardens Cemetery in Fallon. Ceremonies across Churchill County honored military service members who died in defense of the United States. Photos by Christina Rodarte.

Photo above: Community members and veterans gather for the 1 p.m. Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribal Cemetery. Memorial Day observances throughout Churchill County included tributes, flag ceremonies, and moments of remembrance for fallen service members.