We clean the grave of my grandfather,” Daniel Denhalter said. “We have been coming here for 17 years each Memorial Day. Joni Denhalter said one of her favorite aspects of taking time to come to visit and pay respects during the event is just telling stories with family about those who are no longer with them as a way of keeping their memory alive within their family. “My middle name is my great-grandfather’s first name, and that makes me feel pride,” he said. Among them are Daniel Denhalter his wife, Joni and their son, Decklan, who come to visit and pay respects to Daniel’s grandfather, Arthur Denhalter, who served in the Navy during World War II.įor Decklan Denhalter, the day was an opportunity to show his respects to his great-grandfather. Others consider the sunset service to be a family tradition.
Some come out not for the event itself but just to listen to the music and spend time honoring their loved ones. “We talk about it all year long, about saluting the military, but I think Memorial Day gets lost in the shuffle of, ‘Let’s have a barbecue, or let’s go camping,’ instead of, ‘Let’s take that one day per year and remember those who fell and gave their lives for this country.'” “This is as big of a crowd that I have played for on Memorial Day in years we had close to 100-150 people,” he said. Myers’ annual Humanitarian Award was granted to Cliff Goff, and military honors were presented by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard.Įric Evenhuis, who has been playing the bagpipes for 18 years and performed for the first time at Myers’ sunset service this year with the Wasatch & District Pipe Band, said the turnout was amazing. This year’s program featured musical performances by the a cappella group Vocalocity singing the national anthem, the Wasatch & District Pipe Band, the Veterans’ Brass Quartet and Mount Ogden Brass. Attendees came out to honor and remember those who have passed - particularly those who died in service to the county in a military capacity. Since 1987, Myers Mortuary has been hosting multiday community Memorial Day commemorations, culminating each year with the sunset services, which are held in the evening. OGDEN - Community members showed up Sunday to pay their respects and to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with patriotic pride and reflection during Myers Mortuary’s annual Memorial Day sunset services at Evergreen Memorial Park.
The Wasatch & District Pipe Band performs Sunday, May 28, 2023, during Myers Mortuary’s Memorial Day sunset service at Evergreen Memorial Park in Ogden.įrom left, Shaun Myers, Steven Carter, Paul Kapp and Brandon Myers pose for a photo at the Evergreen Memorial Park in Ogden on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the conclusion of Myers Mortuary’s Memorial Day sunset service. Veterans and attendees stand for the national anthem, performed by Vocalocity, at Evergreen Memorial Park in Ogden on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The Earth was farthest from the Sun at this time.The Denhalter family - from left, Daniel, Decklan and Joni - cleans the grave of Arthur Denhalter, who served in the Navy during World War II, while paying their respects during Myers Mortuary’s Memorial Day sunset service on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Today is highlighted.Īphelion was on 6 July 2023, 14:06 in Ogden. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Time is adjusted for DST when applicable. Business Date to Date (exclude holidays).
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