Lest we forget: Marking Memorial Day in a small, rural cemetery

The following photos were taken at a Memorial Day ceremony in the Clinton cemetery.

Photo by David Welton
Katherine Graef, retired colonel with the U.S. Army, gave the memorial address. She said the best way to honor veterans is to lead a good life in memory of their sacrifice.

Photo by David Welton Katherine Graef, retired colonel with the U.S. Army, gave the memorial address. She said the best way to honor veterans is to lead a good life in memory of their sacrifice.

Photo by David Welton
An audience observes a moment of silence during the ceremony.

Photo by David Welton An audience observes a moment of silence during the ceremony.

Photo by David Welton
From left, Boy Scouts in the ceremony are Wyatt Walsh (in the beanie), Jonah Macarro, Carter Kalb (leading the ceremony), Parker Hammons (saluting), and Jasper Ohlin.

Photo by David Welton From left, Boy Scouts in the ceremony are Wyatt Walsh (in the beanie), Jonah Macarro, Carter Kalb (leading the ceremony), Parker Hammons (saluting), and Jasper Ohlin.

Photo by David Welton
A Boy Scout holds the folded flag during a Memorial Day Ceremony at the cemetery in Clinton.

Photo by David Welton A Boy Scout holds the folded flag during a Memorial Day Ceremony at the cemetery in Clinton.

Photo by David Welton
Boy Scouts raise the flag during the ceremony at the Clinton cemetery.

Photo by David Welton Boy Scouts raise the flag during the ceremony at the Clinton cemetery.

Photo by David Welton
Danny McTighe serves a cake from Payless.

Photo by David Welton Danny McTighe serves a cake from Payless.