By LAAH TUCKER Special to the Hays Post

Korean War veteran Orville Pfortmiller, 93, rang the North Immanuel Lutheran Church bell three distinct tolls on Memorial Day concluding the annual service in rural Osborne County.

The tolls honor the deceased and represent the veteran's willingness to sacrifice their life for their country.

The 1800-era church no longer stands but the bell was mounted into a structure as a "sentinel" for the cemetery.

The services are presented by the Natoma American Legion Post 109 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655144223258.jpeg" alt="Orville Pfortmiller is a member of the American Legion and is pictured with his grandson Jeremy Makings, far right. Post 109 Commander William Workman stands to the far left. Courtesy photo " />
 <figcaption>Orville Pfortmiller is a member of the American Legion and is pictured with his grandson Jeremy Makings, far right. Post 109 Commander William Workman stands to the far left. Courtesy photo </figcaption>
 </figure>By LAAH TUCKER Special to the Hays Post Korean War veteran Orville Pfortmiller, 93, rang the North Immanuel Lutheran Church bell three distinct tolls on Memorial Day concluding the annual service in rural Osborne County.The tolls honor the deceased and represent the veteran's willingness to sacrifice their life for their country.The 1800-era church no longer stands but the bell was mounted into a structure as a "sentinel" for the cemetery.The services are presented by the Natoma American Legion Post 109 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109.

Osborne County Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans who have died