KDVR – Thousands met in the National Fort Logan cemetery on the day of anniversary to remember those who died in service to their country.
More than 160,000 of the veterans and their loved ones were placed to rest in the cemetery in the southwest of Denver.
“I think we should remember that people have truly sacrificed, they are making the final sacrifice,” said veteran Vietnam Wilbert Hinton.
Since he was a child, Hinton was taking time to remember those who served on the day of the anniversary. One of the ancient warriors, Hinton told stories about his battalion and the one that he lost for years in her service in Vietnam.
“We have done what we were told to do, you like it or not. I can tell you one thing, the army, especially if you are in war, and you really show you what the Brotherhood is going on.”
Felix Garcia was also in Fort Logan today to remember his father, who served in both World War II and the Korean War.
Garcia said: “You are thinking about the terror that they sometimes go through, I mean, people in battle and fighting, and terrorism. It was the closest thing you can reach. I think hell on Earth.”
Regardless of the reason, those who visited Logan’s cemetery took enough time to remember those who paid the final price.
Garcia said: “We do not really understand what they did for us. We need to stop for a moment in our crowded lives and think about what they did for us.”
Hinton says he is visiting graves throughout the country and takes enough time to visit those who served with them, not only on the day of anniversary, but throughout the year.
“We must be very grateful for those who served with us,” Hinton said.