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Sikeston Standard Democrat

Memorial Day Service in Sikeston

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Jill Bock,staff

Memorial Day is a day for the nation and its citizens to remember those who lost their lives in service to the country. On Monday, Sikeston did just that. The rain moved out of the area in time as a large crowd gathered in Veterans Park for the 27th annual Memorial Day Service.

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    Flags lined the walk way at the Sikeston Veterans Park.
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    Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan were on hand to remember those who had fallen during those wars.
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    Sue Rogers speaks with a local veteran.
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    Several of those attending the Memorial Day Service took the opportunity to read some of the history of the Park.
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    Frank Adams, a member of the Sikeston American Legion Post 114, salutes after posting the flag.
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    Michael Harris, a member of Sikeston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3174, gives the prayer of remembrance.
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    Veterans salute as the public cover's their heart during the National Anthem.
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    The audience joins in on the Pledge of Allegiance.
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    A large crowd attended Monday's service.
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    Blair Moran, chaplain with Sikeston American Legion Post 114, welcomes the public.
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    The day's speaker was Kenneth Rowland, a retired Army officer.
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    Kenneth Rowland of Poplar Bluff speaks to the audience about the service and sacrifices of generations of American soldiers.
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    All ages joined in Monday's Memorial Day ceremony.
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    The breeze kept the flag flying as Kenneth Rowland spoke at Monday's 27th annual Memorial Day ceremony in Sikeston.
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    State Rep. Holly Rehder prepares to present a proclamation honoring Kenneth Rowland.
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    LCDR Alvin G. Hillis, a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, accepts the wreath from Frank Adams, a veteran and a member of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety.
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    LCDR Alvin Hillis places the wreath at the memorial for Sikeston's veterans.
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    As part of the ceremony, the POW-MIA flag is lowered.
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    Members of the Sikeston National Guard Unit fire their guns for the 21-Gun Salute.
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    Michael Neely, a student at Sikeston High School, performs "Taps."