May 26, 2008

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Ceremonies honor those who died in the Armed Forces.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Standing at the back of the American Legion Hall, the Honor Guard salutes during the playing of taps at the end of a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 in Jackson.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Roy Rhodes remains posted at the back of the building, representing Prisoners of War/Missing in Action during a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Osage Community Centre.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Veterans and other members of the audience salute and cover their hearts during singing of the National Anthem during the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Osage Community Centre.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Eddy Farrow delivers the invocation at the start of the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Osage Community Centre.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com With shell casing lying at their feet, members of the Marine Corp League Color Guard stand following a gun salute during the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Osage Community Centre.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Julius Phillips, a member of the Honor Guard awaits the start of the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the American Legion Hall in Jackson.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Charles Hutson's cap is adorned with patriotic patches and pins.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com David Hitt, Commander of American Legion Post 158 speaks during a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 in Jackson.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Charles Hutson and Wm Gerry Keene III stand with guns while Julius Phillips retrieves the flag as they retire the colors at the end of the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the American Legion Hall in Jackson.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com People gather around to view a newly unveiled memorial to fallen soldiers following a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the American Legion Hall in Jackson.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performed prior to a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Osage Center.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com Members of the Color Guard talk with one another before the start of a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Osage Community Centre.

AARON EISENHAUER ~ aeisenhauer@semissourian.com The Marine Corp League 1081 Color Guard marches to the back after posting the colors at the start of a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Osage Community Centre.

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