Memorial Day service at Missouri Veterans Ceremony

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During the POW/MIA Table ceremony the representatives of the five service branches invert the glass at each place setting. This is to done to show that the missing servicemen and prisoners of war can't toast with us today but maybe tomorrow.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

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Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard member Bradley Williams lead the Pledge of Allegiance.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Pastor Ronnie Stevens lead the invocation and benediction.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Kara King sang the national anthem at the start of the program.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Keynote speaker U.S. Army Retired Lieutenant Colonel Bob Thrower.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard member Lynn Mattingley fires a shot during the ceremonial volley.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

A flag was placed at each grave stone and long the Memorial Wall in the days prior to the ceremony.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

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The Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard stands at attention during the national anthem.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The flags that line the Memorial Wall.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Captain Tom Love with United States Marine Corps places a hat representing the Marine Corps on the POW/MIA table.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Billy Pat Wright addressed the large crowd.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Bloomfield Cubscout Pack 72 member Logan Tidwell helps hand out poppies for the VFW before the service.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Tommy Horton, retired Master Sargeant Missouri Army National Guard, narrated the POW/MIA table ceremony.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard firing the ceremonial volley.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

Stoddard County Veterans Honor Guard member Bradley Williams playes TAPS to end the service.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The annual Memorial Day Service was held under sunny skies at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery at Bloomfield. A large crowd gathered to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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