Honoring sacrifice

Sidney chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion combined forces Memorial Day morning to provide a memorial service honoring those who have served and died in service to their country.

"It's not about the beginning of summer, or a long weekend," said Fred Wiedeburg, serving as master of ceremonies. "Memorial Day is the most solomn of holidays, to honor those who have died in service to their country."

Wiedeburg, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, was among a handful of retirees showing honor in uniform.

Featured speaker Scott Bloomquist, a...