Idaho State Veterans Cemetery — Local services in Eagle

Had a short, final goodbye for our deceased grandmother before they placed her into my Veteran grandfather's plot. We also placed our Veteran uncle's ashes in the Niche not too far from their plot. One of the older gentlemen working with the cemetary was very impatient for us to end our final goodbyes as we were "taking too long" and even dared to interrupt the Deacon in the middle of his final prayer, rushing him to finish. Side note: There was nobody there but us and his attempt to whisper that we were running out of time was loud and extremely disrespectful to our beloved deceased members and to the rest of the family who may never get to see the gravesite again. I was angrily disappointed in myself for not calling him out on his actions. The location is large, spacious and very lovely and well taken care of. I hope everyone else endures a better experience...

Yesterday we had services for my nephew who recently took his own life. It had been years since I actually attended a funeral and this one touched me deeply and personally. I want to personally thank the gracious volunteers who where there to keep us all in order and make sure everything went as scheduled. The Chaplin was personable and even though he didn't know my nephew personally he was professional and tactful in light of how my nephew passed. I can't thank the Honor Guard enough for their dedication and volunteerism to honor veteran's. As an Army veteran, taps followed by the Flag ritual brought me to tears. Thank you for such a wonderful way to honor and remember...

The Idaho Veterans cemetary was so great to my Family. We buried my Father Horace Rowan last week. The volunteers are doing a great job. From the guys helping with the parking to the The Patriot Riders giving thier time to honor my dad with the american flag along the road.. I cannot tell you how proud my pops would have been. The Marines did a wonderful job folding the flag and thanking my Mom for his service. The retired men did a great job and looked sharp for the presentation the gave. I wish I remembered what they called themselves. I want all to know they made a hard time more...