Showing their respect

Laurel area residents celebrated Memorial Day on Monday with special programs at the Community Center and then at the Laurel Cemetery. (above) Regg Ward leads veterans through the cemetery gates. (top, right) Pastor Ken Marquardt; his wife, Sandy; and Kylie Maxon participate in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the beginning of the service. (right) Pete Kneifl places his hand over his heart during the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner