Salida held a military funeral on April 23, 1922 in honor of Ray Lines, and to honor the sacrifices of all the men and women who served in the U.S. military. It was a grand affair, complete with band, color guard, pastors and pallbearers, military veterans and enlisted men, army nurses, a firing squad, and of course, mourners. There were American flags posted everywhere. The entire town gathered at Riverside Park, then marched up to the undertaker’s on 1st Street to collect the casket. A service was held at the Presbyterian Church (which was then on the corner of 3rd & F) and afterwards, the casket with escort
and the huge crowd proceeded to Fairview Cemetery. Ray was given full military honors, complete with the playing of Taps and a firing squad salute at his graveside.
