PHOTOS: July 19, 2021, Vehicle procession for Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona

Noel Lyn Smith
nsmith@daily-times.com
Rita Goodluck waits on July 19 for the motorcade escorting family members of the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to arrive in Shiprock. Goodluck went to Shiprock High School with Finona.
Rita Goodluck waits on July 19 for the motorcade escorting family members of the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to arrive in Shiprock. Goodluck went to Shiprock High School with Finona.
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Members of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders drive along West Main Street in Farmington to help escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock after her remains arrive in Albuquerque on July 19.
Members of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders drive along West Main Street in Farmington to help escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock after her remains arrive in Albuquerque on July 19.
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The U.S. flag flies on July 19 over the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock. The flag was raised in honor of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona as a procession escorts her family to Desert View Funeral Home.
The U.S. flag flies on July 19 over the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock. The flag was raised in honor of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona as a procession escorts her family to Desert View Funeral Home.
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Community members watch on July 19 the motorcade escorting family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Desert View Funeral Home in Shiprock after her remains arrived at Albuquerque earlier in the day.
Community members watch on July 19 the motorcade escorting family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Desert View Funeral Home in Shiprock after her remains arrived at Albuquerque earlier in the day.
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Vehicles taking part in the July 19 motorcade to escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock drive through the intersection of West Apache Street and West Main Street in Farmington. Finona's remains arrived in Albuquerque earlier in the day.
Vehicles taking part in the July 19 motorcade to escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock drive through the intersection of West Apache Street and West Main Street in Farmington. Finona's remains arrived in Albuquerque earlier in the day.
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First responders take part in a July 19 motorcade along West Main Street in Farmington. Members of the community helped escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock after her remains arrive in Albuquerque to Shiprock.
First responders take part in a July 19 motorcade along West Main Street in Farmington. Members of the community helped escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock after her remains arrive in Albuquerque to Shiprock.
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Balloons are released on July 19 after the procession for the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona arrives in Shiprock. Finona's family members were escorted to the community after her remains arrived at Albuquerque earlier in the day.
Balloons are released on July 19 after the procession for the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona arrives in Shiprock. Finona's family members were escorted to the community after her remains arrived at Albuquerque earlier in the day.
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Sisters Marlynda Bidtah, left, and Yvette Bidtah honor the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona on July 19 in Shiprock. Finona was reported missing in June 2019 and her remains were found and identified this year.
Sisters Marlynda Bidtah, left, and Yvette Bidtah honor the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona on July 19 in Shiprock. Finona was reported missing in June 2019 and her remains were found and identified this year.
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Members of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders proceed onto U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock to help escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona after her remains arrive in Albuquerque on July 19.
Members of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders proceed onto U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock to help escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona after her remains arrive in Albuquerque on July 19.
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A procession on July 19 for the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona proceeds onto northbound U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock.
A procession on July 19 for the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona proceeds onto northbound U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock.
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A U.S. flag adorned with a Native American warrior flies on July 19 during the procession to escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock after her remains arrived at Albuquerque earlier in the day.
A U.S. flag adorned with a Native American warrior flies on July 19 during the procession to escort family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona to Shiprock after her remains arrived at Albuquerque earlier in the day.
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Muzzy Denetso honors U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona on July 19 as the procession escorting Finona's family members travels to Desert View Funeral Home in Shiprock.
Muzzy Denetso honors U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona on July 19 as the procession escorting Finona's family members travels to Desert View Funeral Home in Shiprock.
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Law enforcement led a motorcade on July 19 on West Main Street in Farmington for the family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona. Her remains were flown to Albuquerque earlier that day and transported to Shiprock.
Law enforcement led a motorcade on July 19 on West Main Street in Farmington for the family members of U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona. Her remains were flown to Albuquerque earlier that day and transported to Shiprock.
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Workers from the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority's Shiprock District raise a U.S. flag on July 19 in honor of the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona over the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock.
Workers from the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority's Shiprock District raise a U.S. flag on July 19 in honor of the late U.S. Army veteran Cecelia B. Finona over the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 491 in Shiprock.
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