‘They give the ultimate sacrifice': Colorado remembers those who served
DENVER (KDVR) — Thousands gathered at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Memorial Day to remember those who died in service to their country.
More than 160,000 veterans and their loved ones are laid to rest at the cemetery in southwest Denver.
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'I think we just gotta remember that people really sacrificed, they give the ultimate sacrifice,' Vietnam veteran Wilburt Hinton said.
Since he was a kid, Hinton has been taking time to remember those who served on Memorial Day. A veteran himself, Hinton told stories about his battalion and those he has lost since spending years serving in Vietnam.
'We did what we were told to do, like it or not. I can tell you one thing, the military, especially if you've been at war, really shows you what a brotherhood is all about,' Hinton said.
Felix Garcia was also at Fort Logan today to remember his father-in-law, who served in both World War II and the Korean War.
'You think about the horror they go through sometimes, I mean, people in battle and combat, the horror of combat. It was the closest thing you can get to. I guess hell on earth,' Garcia said.
Regardless of the reason, those who visited Logan Cemetery all took the time to remember those who paid the ultimate price.
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'We really don't understand what they've done for us. We need to stop for a moment in our busy lives and think about what they've done for us,' Garcia said.
Hinton says he visits cemeteries across the country and he takes the time to visit those he served alongside, not just on Memorial Day, but year-round.
'We should all be very thankful for those that served with us,' Hinton said.
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