Twenty-two years later, the scenes from that day still blaze bright in the minds of those who witnessed them and for whom the phrase “Never Forget” has a deep and abiding meaning.
The population of this rural sea island once was majority Black and included many sea island cotton plantations. After the Civil War, many African Americans continued to farm the land.
Martin Riske, 64, has been identified as the victim located in the front yard of a residence at 921 W. Irene St. on Monday, Aug. 21. A Nye County Sheriff’s Office report details more about his death.