Sikeston Memorial Day ceremony 2022

Monday, May 30, 2022

By David Jenkins/Standard Democrat

A Memorial Day ceremony was held May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston.

Ethan Bartlett plays taps during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety present a 21-gun salute during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Bettina Moxley places the Wreath of Remembrance with the help of Frankie Adams during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Those in attendance listen to "God Bless the USA," during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The United States Flag flies during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Those in attendance listen to "God Bless the USA," during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Those in attendance listen to "God Bless the USA," during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow presents a proclamation to Ret. U.S. Air Force Major General Cassie Strom during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Ret. U.S. Air Force Major General Cassie Strom speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Steve Taylor speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Perry Harper sings the National Anthem during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)
Mathew Vroman, pastor of the First Baptist Church and former Air Force veteran, gives the Prayer of Remembrance during the Memorial Day ceremony held Monday, May 30, 2022, at Veterans Park in Sikeston. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)