Memorial Day in Carbondale

Citizens gathered Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Carbondale for the annual observance of Memorial Day. Clockwise from top left, 1)The 31st Illinois Volunteer Infantry fires a volley; 2) Vietnam veteran Calvin Scott performs 'Taps' on the bugle; 3) Brian Ellis again portrays Gen. John A. Logan; 4) Members of the Carbondale Police Department honor guard salute after raising the flag; 5) Members of the honor guard bring in the colors; 6) Mayor Mike Henry delivers remarks; and 7) The Red Bank Reunion Band performs. Geoffrey Ritter photo

The Red Bank Reunion Band performs during Monday's service. Geoffrey Ritter photo

Members of the honor guard watch Monday's service. Geoffrey Ritter photo

A Vietnam veteran plays 'Taps' to close the service. Geoffrey Ritter photo

Brian 'Fox' Ellis portrays Gen. John A. Logan. Geoffrey Ritter photo

Members of the Carbondale Police Department Honor Guard salute after raising the flag at the beginning of Monday's service. Geoffrey Ritter photo

Members of the honor guard bring the colors into Monday's service. Geoffrey Ritter photo

Mayor Mike Henry delivers remarks at Monday's service. Geoffrey Ritter photo