Features, Meeker

Memorial Day 2023

The Garcia family gathered in front of the sign dedicating the 10th Street bridge to patriarch and WWII combat medic Ernest “Ernie” Garcia during Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 29 in Meeker. Garcia, was born May 13, 1923, and passed away on Oct. 14, 2021. He was drafted into the Army during WWII where he served as a private in the 2nd Infantry Division (known as the Indianhead Division), as a medic, from July…