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NewsApril 20, 2014
Easter sunrise at Bald Knob Cross
The 78th annual Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace near Alto Pass, Ill.
Fred Lynch
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Frank Hasty of West Frankfort, Ill. directs cars into the parking lot for the annual Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Bald Knob Cross of Peace near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Frank Hasty of West Frankfort, Ill. directs cars into the parking lot for the annual Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Bald Knob Cross of Peace near Alto Pass, Ill.
People listen to the opening music during the Easter sunrise service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
People listen to the opening music during the Easter sunrise service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
The worship team from First United Methodist Church of Sparta, Ill. presents special music at the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
The worship team from First United Methodist Church of Sparta, Ill. presents special music at the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
The Rev. Uriel Salmanaca, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, Cobden, Ill., presents the Easter message Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
The Rev. Uriel Salmanaca, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, Cobden, Ill., presents the Easter message Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
The crowd listens to the Easter message at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The crowd listens to the Easter message at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The congregation sings "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today" with the worship team at the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The congregation sings "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today" with the worship team at the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Visitors stand below the Bald Knob Cross of Peace following the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Visitors stand below the Bald Knob Cross of Peace following the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is seen Sunday, April 20, 2014.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is illuminated before the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is illuminated before the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
A memorial plaque honors Wayman Presley at the base of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
A memorial plaque honors Wayman Presley at the base of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com People arrive at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace before the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com People arrive at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace before the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com People gather below the Bald Knob Cross of Peace before the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com People gather below the Bald Knob Cross of Peace before the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Larry and Gina Cometto of Coulterville, Ill. snap a selfie before the Easter sunrise service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Larry and Gina Cometto of Coulterville, Ill. snap a selfie before the Easter sunrise service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Dunlap of Cobden, Ill. rings the bell to begin the Easter sunrise service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Dunlap of Cobden, Ill. rings the bell to begin the Easter sunrise service at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Paul Thompson, The Town Piper, plays "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes at the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace near Alto Pass, Ill. The worship team from First United Methodist Church of Sparta, Ill. also provided music at the service.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Paul Thompson, The Town Piper, plays "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes at the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace near Alto Pass, Ill. The worship team from First United Methodist Church of Sparta, Ill. also provided music at the service.
The sun is seen from Bald Knob during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
The sun is seen from Bald Knob during the Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20, 2014 near Alto Pass, Ill.
Frank Caruso, treasurer of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, gives the opening prayer Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Easter sunrise service.
Frank Caruso, treasurer of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, gives the opening prayer Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Easter sunrise service.
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The 78th annual Easter sunrise service Sunday, April 20 at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace near Alto Pass, Ill.

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