The wreath was presented and Taps played Monday morning near the conclusion of the Anderson County Memorial Day ceremony. From left are Director of Veterans Services for Anderson County Leon Jaquet, Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank, keynote speaker Martin Strones (colonel, USAF retired), and state Rep. John Ragan, USAF veteran. Jaquet said at the end of the ceremony, “When you see their monuments, pause. Take a moment to remember their service and their sacrifice ... Say their name out loud.” - Ken Leinart

Norris City Councilman Bill Grieve, a Vietnam War veteran, carries a wreath to place on a shrine in front of the Norris post office on Monday during the community’s ceremony in observance of Memorial Day. - Ken Leinart