Military funeral for Einar Jorstad

The veterans of Russell Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax held a military funeral for Einar Jorstad on December 23, 2019, at the Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church cemetery.

Legionnaires on the firing squad were Kathy Walters, Don Braaten, Tarry Turner, “Happy” Silva, Chris Larson and Tom Dunbar.

Legionnaire in the Color Guard was Alan Johnson.

The flag was presented to Col. Jorstad, USAF (Einar Jorstad’s nephew) by Post Commander Chris Larson.

Tom Dunbar played Taps.