Wellington pauses to honor fallen heroes

  • Wellington High School senior Madeleine Kane performs the National Anthem during the Memorial Day service at the Collingsworth County Honored Heroes Veterans Memorial. Officers of Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Tony Stephens, left, Benito Castillo, Jr. Castillo, Michael Stanley, Adam Sosa, Jeff Pastor and John O’Rear conducted the ceremony. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
    Wellington High School senior Madeleine Kane performs the National Anthem during the Memorial Day service at the Collingsworth County Honored Heroes Veterans Memorial. Officers of Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Tony Stephens, left, Benito Castillo, Jr. Castillo, Michael Stanley, Adam Sosa, Jeff Pastor and John O’Rear conducted the ceremony. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
  • Rocket Regiment junior Allie Linville plays “Taps” to close the solemn Memorial Day occasion. Courtesy Photo
    Rocket Regiment junior Allie Linville plays “Taps” to close the solemn Memorial Day occasion. Courtesy Photo
  • Senior Vice Commander of Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Michael Stanley places the wreath as a symbol of remembrance during the 10 a.m. ceremony Monday, May 29 on the courthouse lawn. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
    Senior Vice Commander of Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Michael Stanley places the wreath as a symbol of remembrance during the 10 a.m. ceremony Monday, May 29 on the courthouse lawn. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
    WELLINGTON – With a ceremony of reflection and remembrance, around 50 gathered at the Collingsworth County Veterans Memorial at 10 a.m.Monday, May 29. Commander of Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6439 Benito Castillo welcomed the small crowd on the mild, sunny day.Post members Michael Stanley and Tony Stephens presented the colors. Vocalist Madeleine Kane p...

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