Dean Kinzenbaw Jr., right, plays “Taps” at the end of the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29, in the Marengo Cemetery. Also pictured is Morrie Denson, commander of Marengo American Legion Post 76, which, along with the Legion Auxiliary, presented the ceremony. (Susie Turnbull/The Hometown Current)
World War II veteran Lynn Kolosik, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, salutes during Memorial Day services in North English. (Jake Foubert/Special to The Hometown Current)
Members of American Legion Post 217 follow the American flag into Raetz Cemetery, Atkins, prior to Memorial Day services on Monday, May 29. (Jim Magdefrau/Special to The Star Press Union)
The poppy presentation was part of Memorial Day services Monday, May 29, at the Blairstown American Legion Hall. (Jim Magdefrau/Special to The Star Press Union)
Veterans’ graves in the Homestead Cemetery are marked with flags, crosses and poppies for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. (Melinda Wichmann/The Hometown Current)
Terry Scott presented the keynote address Monday, May 29, during Memorial Day services at the Williamsburg Fire Station. The program was presented by Williamsburg VFW Post 8797 and VFW Auxiliary Post 8797, with assistance from the City of Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Fire Department, the Williamsburg High School Band, the Gathering Barn, Mark Brinkman and Brothers Market. (Melinda Wichmann/The Journal Tribune)
Ninety-six-year-old Gene Severson carries the American flag as the Belle Plaine American Legion hosts its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29. (Les Jacobi/Special to The Star Press Union)