T.J. Zieser recreates a photo with his grandmother Mary Knock at the Civil War memorial in Marengo Cemetery. May 27, 2024. When T.J. was about four years old, he placed a poppy by the memorial with his grandmother. On Monday, his mother, Christy Zieser, photographed the recreation with her cellphone. T.J. is now a National Guard medic and member of the American Legion. (Winona Whitaker/Hometown Current)
Members of the American Legion stand at attention as Commander Morris Denson speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony in Marengo Cemetery Monday. (Winona Whitaker/Hometown Current)
Residents attend a Memorial Day ceremony at Marengo Cemetery May 27 beneath waving flags and the watchful eye of the soldier atop the Civil War memorial. (Winona Whitaker/Hometown Current)
The American Legion conducts a Memorial Day ceremony in front of the Civil War monument in the Marengo Cemetery Monday. American Legion Commander Morris Denson reminded those in attendance that “freedom always comes at a very high price.” (Winona Whitaker/Hometown Current)
American Legion members stand at attention under flags Memorial Day Marengo Cemetery Monday. (Winona Whitaker/Hometown Current)
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