Memorial ceremony honors those who paid ultimate price

May 30, 2023 at 4:00 a.m.

by Ryan Pivoney

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries' presidents carry a wreath through the Aisle of Honor during the Memorial Day program Monday at the Missouri Capitol's veterans memorial. — Ryan Pivoney/News Tribune photo: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries' presidents carry a wreath through the Aisle of Honor during the Memorial Day program Monday at the Missouri Capitol's veterans memorial.

U.S. Army veteran Paul Kirchhoff said he didn't fully grasp the meaning of Memorial Day until a car bomb killed a soldier in his unit serving overseas.

Kirchhoff,