Sikeston's Memorial Day Service 2016

Monday, May 30, 2016

The sun shone brightly for Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30, 2016. The event drew a large crowd out to honor those in the military for their service and sacrifice.

Sikeston American Legion Commander waits for activities to begin for Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Frank Adams salutes after posting the colors at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Scott Matthews sits waiting for activities to begin at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Mary Ellen Carr with the Sikesotn American Legion Auxiliary gives the Prayer of Remembrance at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.

Harold Myrick performs the National Anthem during Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park. Pictured from left are: Tom Austion, Mary Ellen Carr, Bo Ozment, Steve Taylor, Blair Moran, Warrant Officer John Williams, State. Rep. Holly Rehder and King Sidwell.
Two members of the audience join in the Pledge of Allegiance at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Blair Moran introduces the guest speaker John Williams at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Retired U.S. Armey Warrant Officer John Williams was the guest speaker at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Retired U.S. Armey Warrant Officer John Williams was the guest speaker at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park. Pictured seated behind him from left are: Mary Ellen Carr, Bo Ozment, Tom Austin, Steve Taylor and Blair Moran.
Sikeston State Rep. Holly Rehder prepares to present guest speaker Warrant Officer John Williams with a proclamation at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Tom Austin prepares to present a book by the late Col. George E. Day to guest speaker Jon Williams at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Members of the Sikesotn National Guard stand at attention as Harold Myrick sings at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Members of the audience wave flags as they sing "I'm Proud to be an American" at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
King Sidwell salutes after placing the memorial wreath as part of Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
A local veteran waits for activities to begin at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Much of the crowd set up in the shade for Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Larry Roach, local commander, removes the POW flag as part of Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
Members of the Sikeston National Guard Unit fire a volley during the 21-gun salute at Sikeston's annual Memorial Day Service conducted May 30 at Sikeston Veterans Park.