Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

Fr. Ron Garry offered a prayer, and Commander Greg Smith read the Roll Call of the Dead at the Czech National Cemetery.

Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

Community members gather at the Iona Cemetery. Michelle and Jaelyn Birkeland performed “Taps.” (Jenifer Hoeft)

Jr. Auxiliary girls honored the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Gregory IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

Commander Curtis Kerner (left) was awarded the American Legion’s Grateful Appreciation Medal by Vice Commander Ryan Cook (middle,) and Reverand Gary Jacobsen (right.)

The program at the Dallas American Legion concluded with a service at Graceland Cemetery.

Frankie Petersen

Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

Members of Gregory High School band and choir led the “Star Spangled Banner” and performed a musical selection at the Dallas program. Frankie Petersen was the youngest member of the Sons of the American Legion present.

Color Guard and Honor Guard held a ceremony at the Jamison Cemetery.

Memorial Day services were held at cemeteries across the area

American flags line the paths at Herrick Cemetery (l), and the Colome Cemetery (r).

Honor Guard shown firing the 21-gun salute at the Dixon Cemetery. (Jenifer Hoeft)