Menard honors her fallen sons with Memorial Day ceremony

  • LEFT- Commanded by Barry Kniffen, left, the local chapter of Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) performed military honors via firing party utilizing period muskets on Monday at the annual Memorial Day Observance at American Legion Park. Pictured firing, left to right is Wayne Carlile, Danny Masters, Bayden Fleming. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
    LEFT- Commanded by Barry Kniffen, left, the local chapter of Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) performed military honors via firing party utilizing period muskets on Monday at the annual Memorial Day Observance at American Legion Park. Pictured firing, left to right is Wayne Carlile, Danny Masters, Bayden Fleming. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
  • Sandy Kothmann, photo.
    Sandy Kothmann, photo.
    During a brief respite from the relentless waves of bountiful rain, Monday in Menard was greeted by idyllic weather. Clear skies and 73 degrees graced the Menard County Historical Commission’s annual Memorial Day Observance at the American Legion Park at 10:30 a.m. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Rosenthal, USAF (ret), a director on the Historical Commission, emceed the program along with Mr. Gary Che...

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