NewsMay 27, 2013

Memorial Day services in Jackson and Cape Girardeau and the Avenue of Flags Monday, May 27.

A patriotic vest fits well at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
A patriotic vest fits well at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer presents the keynote speech at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer presents the keynote speech at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
More than 450 flags are displayed on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 at the Avenue of Flags in Cape Girardeau County Park North.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com More than 450 flags are displayed on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 at the Avenue of Flags in Cape Girardeau County Park North.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Visitors to the Avenue of Flags in Cape Girardeau County Park North pause at the law enforcement memorial on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Visitors to the Avenue of Flags in Cape Girardeau County Park North pause at the law enforcement memorial on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Navy veteran Kenny Geringer stands as "Anchors Aweigh" is played by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Navy veteran Kenny Geringer stands as "Anchors Aweigh" is played by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre.
Veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre.
Ron Nall directs the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in "The Stars and Stripes Forever" at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Ron Nall directs the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in "The Stars and Stripes Forever" at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Marine Corps League members of Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 advance the colors at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Marine Corps League members of Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 advance the colors at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The audience sings the National Anthem at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The audience sings the National Anthem at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The audience recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The audience recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Members of Marine Corps League Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 march after posting the colors at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Members of Marine Corps League Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 march after posting the colors at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Amanda Dugan, left, plays flute and Tenesha Reeves plays piccolo on "The Stars and Stripes Forever" with the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Amanda Dugan, left, plays flute and Tenesha Reeves plays piccolo on "The Stars and Stripes Forever" with the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
Dennis Woeltje, a member of American Legion Post 63, drapes the POW/MIA flag over an empty chair at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Dennis Woeltje, a member of American Legion Post 63, drapes the POW/MIA flag over an empty chair at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Veterans bow their heads for the invocation at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Veterans bow their heads for the invocation at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Glenn T. Schneider presents the keynote speech at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Retired Marine Lt. Col. Glenn T. Schneider presents the keynote speech at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Lana and Mark Cook present a patriotic medley at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre.
Lana and Mark Cook present a patriotic medley at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre.
Marine Corps League members of the Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 fire the gun salute at the Memorial Day service in Cape Girardeau.
Marine Corps League members of the Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 fire the gun salute at the Memorial Day service in Cape Girardeau.
Bob Francis with the Marine Corps League Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 plays taps at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Bob Francis with the Marine Corps League Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 plays taps at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Scott Vangilder directs the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
Scott Vangilder directs the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson Municipal Band percussionists, from right, include Kyle Slinkard on timpani, Dr. David Thompson on bass drum, and snare drummers Chase Bonner and Chris Crawford at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson Municipal Band percussionists, from right, include Kyle Slinkard on timpani, Dr. David Thompson on bass drum, and snare drummers Chase Bonner and Chris Crawford at the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
Veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
Veterans stand during the Armed Forces Salute at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Lucy Allen and her mother, Hallie Allen of Scott City, enjoy the patriotic concert by the Jackson Municipal Band before the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Lucy Allen and her mother, Hallie Allen of Scott City, enjoy the patriotic concert by the Jackson Municipal Band before the Memorial Day service Monday, May 27, 2013 in Jackson.
People applaud the performance of the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
People applaud the performance of the Jackson Municipal Band at the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
The American Legion Post 158 honor guard posts the colors for the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
The American Legion Post 158 honor guard posts the colors for the Memorial Day service in Jackson.
David Ludwig, Americanism chairman for American Legion Altenthal-Joerns Post 158, speaks at the Memorial Day service in Jackson on Monday, May 27, 2013. Seated are guest speaker Rev. Sam Roethemeyer, left, and post commander Gerry Keene.
David Ludwig, Americanism chairman for American Legion Altenthal-Joerns Post 158, speaks at the Memorial Day service in Jackson on Monday, May 27, 2013. Seated are guest speaker Rev. Sam Roethemeyer, left, and post commander Gerry Keene.
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