Black Hills National Cemetery holds annual Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony

STURGIS, S.D. —Black Hills National Cemetery held their annual Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony Monday.

For the second year in a row, the event was held without public attendance due to the pandemic.

After brief remarks, a wreath was placed honoring the fallen. The Sturgis Color Guard provided a rifle volley salute followed by taps.

Cemetery Director Terry Corkins hopes to return to normal ceremonies next year.

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