SCOTTSBLUFF - In Scottsbluff County, Memorial Day services are traditionally held at a number of cemeteries, the West Nebraska Veterans Home, and other locations. However,County Veterans Service Officer John Brehm said that many of those ceremonies won’t be held this year.Some of the venues typically involved in ceremonies have prior limitations in place, such as the veterans' home and the cemeteries, aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

Eldon Kramer, of the Gering American Legion Honor Guard, said a ceremony will be held on Monday, 10 a.m. at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Social distancing will be required. Kramer said members of the Honor Guard are planning to wear masks and Mary Bowman, of the American Legion, said that attendees are also requested to wear masks

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