May 4—Spokane has always been known for its support of veterans and the sacrifices made in battle. The high price paid by the nation's service members led to a monument to Spokane's war dead.

The new Spokane Coliseum, under construction in 1953, was chosen as the future location for a war memorial. It took until 1966 to raise funds for a granite monument that was placed by the Coliseum ...

It’s a big deal,” Balzer said. “We had a deputy who (made) the ultimate sacrifice. His name and sacrifice are now forever etched in the granite memorial at the entrance to our headquarters. Beside the ...