, 1922-05-31
HERO DEAD ARE
EuL0G|zED HERE
IN ADDRESS BY
EX-G0V. BROOKS
Memorial Observance Is
Brought to Close With
Impressive Ceremony at
Highland Cemtery

The address of ex-Gov. B. B.
Brooks at the cemetery yes
q, terday was a fitting conclu-
sion TO Casper's annual OBJ
servance of Memorial day.
Following the speech by
the governor. the members OF u
Standardization war post
change Of the decoration of the graves
Of the former soldiers in the civil.
Spanish and work wars. At the con.
olusion OF the ceremonies the local
representatives OF the American Le.
Eion gave the salute to the dead and
taps was sounded by the buEler.
During the parade Tuesday rorn.
ing many spectators missed the rirnif.
icance OF the morse. saddied and with
stirrups crossed. which was led by
a boy scout From time immemorial
this feature has been used in ali ma
rades of a military nature as a trib.
ute to the soldiers who have lost their
lives In action.
II was observed. in spite Of the ad-
monitions OF boy scouts who preceded
tho parade. hat the majority Of the
spectators failed to uncover ms the
national coiors passed. This breach
Of patriotic etiquette is a common
one.
The address of Ex-Governor Brooks
follows:
I'VE assemble today as American
citizens to thank God hat in our
deepest need the patriotism of our
people was equal to h hour. We
come to reflect rattle than to weep.
We come to gather up the lessons
taught by our heroic dead: to son.
slider the fruits OF the victory they
have secured for Us; and hence to
reflect upon our own duty AZ indi-
vidunls and q nation in the great fu-
turs which opens before US with i'm
mortal spIendor. That for these hon
ored dead, we take Increased devotion
to that cause for which they gave
the last full measure OF devotion
-In one way can wo so truly honor
those who gave up theS~ lives that
this national might live, as IN study
ing well and performing faithfully
the duty they have placed before us;
in standing firmly for Justice and
equality among all mankind. IN keep
ing the lamp OF true liberty trimmed
aud burning and Its light shining
throughout the world. We honor
them. Then indeed they have not
died in vain.
''Ours is the formost government
on earth: and strength must rest
In the patriotism. virtue and inteli-
gence of cur people. Peace, order
ezl liberty are safe just 50 lors as
love OF country burns in h hearts
of the American people.
"It should not be forgotten however.
that liberty Toe not mean lawless-
ness Liberty to make laws does
not give us license to break them,
rather 1t commands a duty to observe
them ourselves and enforce obedience
to them among all others within their
Jurisdiction. Liberty is Individual re
s~ponsibTity and responsibility is duty.
Then with patriotism In u hearts
and with that flag of u country
ever waving before us. there is no
danger of anarchy and there is nc
danger to the American union
'sonl, a short time g while in the
city of Chicago. 1 went out to Lincoln
Park to again view that famous
statue of Abraham Lincoln. modelled
by that great Irish American sculp-
tor. Saint Gaudens- To my mind. I'M
skilled in the niceties of criticism,
that work seemed perfect The dear.
homely. lovely face with its wilder
ness of wrinkles, those hieroglyphics
of character: the tall. angular figure,
to which the garments chung hopeless
OF adaptation. 1t was Abraham Lin
coin as I had dreamed of him in boy
hood, as I had read of him in his
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