Memorial Day services held in Pinckneyville

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civl War gathered Monday for a special Memorial Day tribute at Pinckneyville City Cemetery. Civil War General John A. Logan is credited with creating Memorial Day. Daniel Herbst photo

Pictured are members of the Stanton family of Perry County who on Monday attended a Memorial Day service in Pinckneyville honoring the Union veterans of the Civil War. The Stantons are descendents of a Civil War veteran. Daniel Herbst photo

Rev. Mark Lee, pastor of Beaucoup Baptist Church, was the featured speaker at Memorial Day services Monday at Pinckneyville City Cemetery. Daniel Herbst photo

Daffron-Presswood American Legion members deliver a salute at Memorial Day festivities Monday at Pinckneyville City Cemetery. Daniel Herbst photo