The color guard gives a 21 gun salute at Center Grove Cemetery.

Bud Harger lays the wreath honoring the unknown soldier.

The color guard stands at attention at the Fairfax City Park.

Speaker Shawn Harper talked about what it means to be an American and reminded us that freedom is not free.

Crystal Woodring sang the national anthem.

Scout Marvel Lester places the wreath for the unknown soldier at Home Cemetery.

Allen-Schiffern American Legion Commander Tim Morehouse salutes the grave of the unknown soldier at Center Grove Cemetery.

Attendees watch as the flag is lowered to half staff at St. John’s Cemetery.

The Atchison and Holt County American Legions came together once again to honor the fallen veterans on Memorial Day. Starting at Mound City, they travelled to Craig before coming to the Fairfax City Park where there were several people gathered. There were five stops in Atchison County: Fairfax City Park, Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port, St. John’s Cemetery and Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, and Home Cemetery, Tarkio. At each location the Legion performed a full service and Crystal Woodring sang the national anthem while the flag was lowered to half staff. Tarkio Legion Commander Tim Morehouse welcomed everyone to the ceremony and introduced the guest speaker, Shawn Harper, who brought out the patriotic side of all in attendance. Legion members laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier followed by three volleys and the playing of “Taps” by Roger Pennel.