photo credit: Village of Columbus, NM Facebook
DEMING – The Village of Columbus held a heartfelt ceremony yesterday to honor U.S. Navy Airman 3rd Class Charles Forgrave. The event included full military honors, with a 21-gun salute, the playing of bugle taps, and active-duty Navy personnel folding the flag and presenting it to Forgrave’s sister, Annette Schneider.
Following the ceremony, a celebration of life was held at American Legion Post 1916, where family, friends, and community members gathered to remember Forgrave’s impact on their lives. Post members shared, “Chuck will be missed by all who he touched.”
Forgrave’s service and memory will not be forgotten in the Columbus community.