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NewsMay 30, 2022

Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran's Cemetery

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The American Flags lining the Columbarium Walls.
The American Flags lining the Columbarium Walls.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Captain Mike Williams, represents the U.S. Air Force in the POW/MIA Table Ceremony.
Captain Mike Williams, represents the U.S. Air Force in the POW/MIA Table Ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Carl Bess, U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Retired, represents the U.S. Navy in the POW/MIA Table ceremony.
Carl Bess, U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Retired, represents the U.S. Navy in the POW/MIA Table ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Sargent Jesse Well places a headcover representing the U.S. Marine Corps.
Sargent Jesse Well places a headcover representing the U.S. Marine Corps.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Charles Long, U.S. Army Sargent First Class Retired, places a headcover representing the U.S. Army.
Charles Long, U.S. Army Sargent First Class Retired, places a headcover representing the U.S. Army.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The military veterans invert the glasses to to remind us that our distinguished comrades cannot be with us to drink a toast or join in the festivities.
The military veterans invert the glasses to to remind us that our distinguished comrades cannot be with us to drink a toast or join in the festivities.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The veterans salute the POW/MIA table.
The veterans salute the POW/MIA table.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Flags adorn the headstones at the Veterans Cemetery.
Flags adorn the headstones at the Veterans Cemetery.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Bradley Williams plays Taps.
Bradley Williams plays Taps.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.
The Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.
The Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard fires the ceremonial volley.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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The American Flags lining the Columbarium Walls.
The American Flags lining the Columbarium Walls.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Seven year old Emilia McKay prays in front of the Columbarium Wall following the ceremony.
Seven year old Emilia McKay prays in front of the Columbarium Wall following the ceremony. Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Bradley Williams with the Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bradley Williams with the Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard leads the Pledge of Allegiance.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Kara Bone sang the national anthem.
Kara Bone sang the national anthem.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Jack Gilles with the Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard offered both the invocation and the benediction.
Jack Gilles with the Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard offered both the invocation and the benediction.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Missouri Veterans Cemetery Director, Tammy Smith, welcomed everyone to the ceremony.
Missouri Veterans Cemetery Director, Tammy Smith, welcomed everyone to the ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Larry M. Mathews, U.S. Army Colonel Retired, was the keynote speaker for the event.
Larry M. Mathews, U.S. Army Colonel Retired, was the keynote speaker for the event.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Gary Kitchen, U.S. Army Sargent First Class Retired, narrated the POW/MIA Table ceremony.
Gary Kitchen, U.S. Army Sargent First Class Retired, narrated the POW/MIA Table ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Justin W. Baker, U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired, represents the U.S. Coast Guard in the POW/MIA Table Ceremony.
Justin W. Baker, U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Retired, represents the U.S. Coast Guard in the POW/MIA Table Ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

A large crowd gathered for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony was held at the Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield. Flags adorned every head stone and lines the Columbarium Walls for the event.

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