Capt. Tanner speaks at FPST’s Memorial Day ceremony

Members of the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe who are currently serving or have served in the nation’s military were honored on Memorial Day when Capt. Shane Tanner, commander of Naval Air Station Fallon, recognized their service and sacrifice.

Tanner, who was invited to speak at the annual Memorial Day remembrance at the FPST’s cemetery, thanked the 96 men and women who are serving on active duty or who have retired
“Your full commitment to this country — for all that it is and all that it can be — resounds across this great land,” Tanner sad.

By Steve Ranson

Capt. Shane Tanner, right, commanding officer at Naval Air Station Fallon, spoke at the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe’s cemetery on Memorial Day. Ashley George, left, and Ernie Hooper, both veterans, gave the invocation.