NewsMay 26, 2014

Memorial Day services in Jackson and Cape Girardeau on Monday, May 26, 2014.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Sheryl R. Smith, American Legion Department of Missouri 14th district commander, presents the keynote speech Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Sheryl R. Smith, American Legion Department of Missouri 14th district commander, presents the keynote speech Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
JJackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
JJackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The crowd applauds the Jackson Municipal Band.
The crowd applauds the Jackson Municipal Band.
Jim Roché, commander of American Legion Post 158, speaks at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jim Roché, commander of American Legion Post 158, speaks at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The audience stands as the Colors are presented at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The audience stands as the Colors are presented at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
David Ludwig, Americanism chairman, American Legion Post 158, introduces the speaker Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
David Ludwig, Americanism chairman, American Legion Post 158, introduces the speaker Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
Scott Vangilder directs the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Scott Vangilder directs the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Memorial Day service at Jackson Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Memorial Day service at Jackson Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
More than 450 flags are displayed for Memorial Day at the Avenue of Flags on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Cape Girardeau County Park North.
More than 450 flags are displayed for Memorial Day at the Avenue of Flags on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Cape Girardeau County Park North.
Ron Nall directs the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in a selection of patriotic tunes  for the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Ron Nall directs the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in a selection of patriotic tunes for the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Helen L. Shepherd of Cape Girardeau stands as "The U.S. Air Force" is played by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre. Shepherd, who is 91, served with the Air Transport Command during World War II.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Helen L. Shepherd of Cape Girardeau stands as "The U.S. Air Force" is played by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre. Shepherd, who is 91, served with the Air Transport Command during World War II.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans are recognized as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans are recognized as the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "Armed Forces Salute" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "The Stars and Stripes Forever" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band plays "The Stars and Stripes Forever" during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The color guard enters during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The color guard enters during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The audience stands as the color guard enters during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The audience stands as the color guard enters during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The color guard exits after posting the colors during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The color guard exits after posting the colors during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Mike Morgan assists with the posting of the colors during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Mike Morgan assists with the posting of the colors during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Burt Lehman, American Legion Post 63, drapes the POW/MIA flag during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Burt Lehman, American Legion Post 63, drapes the POW/MIA flag during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Larry Ferrell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, presents the keynote speech at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Larry Ferrell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, presents the keynote speech at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Joint Veterans Council presents the Tribute to the Fallen during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Joint Veterans Council presents the Tribute to the Fallen during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Tribute to the Fallen is presented by the Joint Veterans Council during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Tribute to the Fallen is presented by the Joint Veterans Council during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Mark and Lana Cook sing "If You're Reading This" by Tim McGraw during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Mark and Lana Cook sing "If You're Reading This" by Tim McGraw during the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Marine Corps League performs a gun salute at the close of the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Marine Corps League performs a gun salute at the close of the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Bob Francis with the Marine Corps League Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 plays taps at the Memorial Day service May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Bob Francis with the Marine Corps League Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 plays taps at the Memorial Day service May 26, 2014 at the Osage Centre.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band plays at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
Jackson veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute by the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 26, 2014 in Jackson.
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Memorial Day services in Jackson and Cape Girardeau on Monday, May 26, 2014.

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