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Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Gold Star Banners Presented to Families of Sgt. Larry R. Rieken and Specialist 4 Gary Schmidt, Killed in Action in Vietnam

Gold Star Banners Presented to Families of Sgt. Larry R. Rieken and Specialist 4 Gary Schmidt, Killed in Action in Vietnam
Brian Schmidt of Sterling received his uncle, Larry Rieken’s gold star flag in place of his aunt Margaret Powell, who is Larry’s youngest sister. He is shown holding a display of Rieken’s medals along with the gold star flag.

Family members, veterans, Auxiliary members, and community residents gathered at the Sterling Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor two local servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

A moving Gold Star Memorial Ceremony paid tribute to Sergeant Larry R. Rieken and Specialist Four Gary Russell

Schmidt, both sons of the Sterling community whose names and sacrifices continue to be remembered with gratitude

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