Communities pause to remember on Memorial Day

Members of the Joint Veterans Honor Guard are flanked by American Flags as they march through Graceland Cemetery during Buffalo Center’s Memorial Day Program on May 30. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Avenue of Flags at Graceland and Olena Mound Cemeteries, which began in 2002 with 13 flags. This year, the Legion estimates they put up more than 250 flags in the cemeteries. Front from left are: Larry Weaver, Alvin Smidt, and Denny Murra. Second row: Terry Kiewiet and Jim Meyering. Third row: Keith Kyle and Dave DeVries. Fourth row: Steve Bosma and Tom Kiewiet.