Memorial Day events planned in southeast Iowa, west-central Illinois
Ceremonies throughout area honor fallen comrades, loved ones.
The Burlington Area Veterans Council will sponsor a Memorial Day ceremony Monday.
The service at 10 a.m. at Burlington s Memorial Auditorium will honor the nation s fallen heroes and recognize veterans and active-duty military.
According to Des Moines County Area Veterans Council member Curt Daughters, about 100-150 people usually attend the ceremony.
After the opening comments, the ceremony will kick off with a performance of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Due to COVID-19, the Burlington Municipal Band will not be playing this year, and Marine Corps League member Larry Dodds will sing the anthem.