NewsMay 28, 2018
Memorial Day 2018 in Cape Girardeau county.
Kassi Jackson and Ben Matthews
The Det. 1081 Marine Corps League stands during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Det. 1081 Marine Corps League stands during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Allan and Sharon Mansell, veterans of the United States Air Force, salute as the American Legion Honor Guard (not pictured) presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Allan and Sharon Mansell, veterans of the United States Air Force, salute as the American Legion Honor Guard (not pictured) presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band is directed during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Jackson Municipal Band is directed during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Bernice Haynes, left, and Don Fadler pray during the invocation of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Bernice Haynes, left, and Don Fadler pray during the invocation of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Congressman Jason Smith speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Congressman Jason Smith speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Larry Miller listens as Congressman Jason Smith speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Larry Miller listens as Congressman Jason Smith speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Lawson Burgfeld, retired U.S. Navy Commander, back, reads the names during the re-dedication of the Doughboy Statue during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Lawson Burgfeld, retired U.S. Navy Commander, back, reads the names during the re-dedication of the Doughboy Statue during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Lawson Burgfeld, retired U.S. Navy Commander, back, reads the names during the re-dedication of the Doughboy Statue during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Lawson Burgfeld, retired U.S. Navy Commander, back, reads the names during the re-dedication of the Doughboy Statue during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Doughboy Statue stands erect during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Doughboy Statue stands erect during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
"TAPS" are played during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
"TAPS" are played during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Veterans stand and are recognized during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Veterans stand and are recognized during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
A veteran salutes during the retiring of the colors at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
A veteran salutes during the retiring of the colors at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors during the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors during the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors during the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors during the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
A dog poses for the camera while resting in the courthouse lawn during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
A dog poses for the camera while resting in the courthouse lawn during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Jason Smith, Congressman Missouri's 8th Congressional District, stands with his hands behind his back before speaking during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Jason Smith, Congressman Missouri's 8th Congressional District, stands with his hands behind his back before speaking during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Doughboy Statue stands while community members attend the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The Doughboy Statue stands while community members attend the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Isabel Connell, 3, is held by her father Jack Connel Jr. during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Isabel Connell, 3, is held by her father Jack Connel Jr. during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Jack Connell III, far right, 7, months, held by his mother Mariana Connell, laughs at his sister Isabel Connell, 3, while she is held by their father Jack Connell Jr. during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
Jack Connell III, far right, 7, months, held by his mother Mariana Connell, laughs at his sister Isabel Connell, 3, while she is held by their father Jack Connell Jr. during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
A woman holds her pet dog on her lap during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
A woman holds her pet dog on her lap during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The presenting of the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
The presenting of the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson.
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Memorial Day 2018 in Cape Girardeau county.

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