Memorial Day 2018

Kassi Jackson and Ben Matthews

Monday, May 28, 2018

Memorial Day 2018 in Cape Girardeau county.

The Det. 1081 Marine Corps League stands during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Veterans stand and are recognized during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
A dog poses for the camera while resting in the courthouse lawn during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jason Smith, Congressman Missouri's 8th Congressional District, stands with his hands behind his back before speaking during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Doughboy Statue stands while community members attend the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Isabel Connell, 3, is held by her father Jack Connel Jr. during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jack Connell III, far right, 7, months, held by his mother Mariana Connell, laughs at his sister Isabel Connell, 3, while she is held by their father Jack Connell Jr. during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
A woman holds her pet dog on her lap during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
The presenting of the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Allan and Sharon Mansell, veterans of the United States Air Force, salute as the American Legion Honor Guard (not pictured) presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Jackson Municipal Band is directed during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Bernice Haynes, left, and Don Fadler pray during the invocation of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Congressman Jason Smith speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Larry Miller listens as Congressman Jason Smith speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Lawson Burgfeld, retired U.S. Navy Commander, back, reads the names during the re-dedication of the Doughboy Statue during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Lawson Burgfeld, retired U.S. Navy Commander, back, reads the names during the re-dedication of the Doughboy Statue during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Doughboy Statue stands erect during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
The Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
"TAPS" are played during the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
A veteran salutes during the retiring of the colors at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors during the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
The American Legion Honor Guard retires the colors during the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Althenthal - Joerns Post 158 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)