Surrounded by family and friends, last month, 94-year-old Sgt. Walter Leman Messley celebrated his birthday and he had one final wish - to have his service and legacy honored one last time with his loved ones. On Sunday, April 2, two members of the Idaho Army National Guard’s Honor Guard joined Messley’s family and friends at Meridian Meadows Transitional Care to honor his service with a flag-folding ceremony and present him with his own U.S. flag in recognition of his service. Messley sat with pride showing in his eyes while wearing an old World War II uniform top. Although WWII had all but ended by the time he joined and the jacket he wore did not display his actual rank, it had significant meaning to him. The old WWII uniform, which was not easy to find this many years later, had been given to him by a loved one and reminds him of his time in the service. Military service has always been prominent in his family with many family members serving before and after him. He is proud...