SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Veterans Cemetery is more than just a final resting place for those who served our country and their spouses. It’s also a place where families can grieve, honor and remember the sacrifices that they made in a quiet location.
“It’s just impactful and you notice it as soon as you drive through the gates,” said South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Aaron Pollard. “We call the eagles [at the front gate] the guardians. They’re looking in on the road and those guardians’ job is to welcome that veteran to the cemetery and say, ‘I’ve got the watch now and you can rest.’ ”
It’s important to those who work at the cemetery and the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs to be able to honor the final wishes of a veteran and their family, which means presenting them with multiple options to see what’s best for them…