Memorial Day

Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal

Newkirk and Kay County recognized Memorial Day May 31, paying tribute to fallen service members in their dedication to freedom. Flags were placed on light posts downtown, as well as in front of the Kay County Courthouse, including the sidewalk leading up to the Kay County War Memorial. The VFW Auxiliary, with the help of local volunteers, also placed flags on veterans’ graves in both the Newkirk and Washunga cemeteries Thursday morning, May 27.