2016-05-30 Memorial Day Observances - Hinsdale, IL

Red Devil Band on Parade

The Hinsdale Central High School Marching Band's 260+ members march on Washington Avenue during the Memorial Day processional in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Hinsdale Memorial Building

The Hinsdale Central High School Marching Band's 260+ members march to the Hinsdale Memorial Building in advance of the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. The building was contructed after the first World War as a rememberance for local soldiers killed in the conflict. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Thank You, Veterans!

With signs thanking veterans for their service, members of the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club process to the Hinsdale Memorial Building in advance of the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Posting the Colors

A Boy Scout posts the colors during the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

CWO Matthew D. James at Hinsdale Memorial Day Service

Boy Scouts, GIrl Scouts, and hundreds of local community members listen as CWO Matthew D. James,commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Calumet Harbor, speaks to honor fallen soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen during the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. Noting that less than one percent of Americans serve in the military, CWO James encouraged the young people to find ways to give service to their nation by joining local organizations that support people in need. Photo by Daniel M. Reck. during the Memorial Day processional in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

"In Flander's FIeld"

A veteran reads the poem, "In Flanders FIeld," during the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. The poem was written by Canadian artillery officer John McCrae during World War I. It describes poppies growing between crosses in Flanders Field, which became the inspiration for veterans to hand out red poppies each year. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Memorial Wreath for Fallen Heroes

A US Coast Guardsman and American Legionnaire lay a wreath in the rotunda of the Hinsdale Memorial during the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. The building was contructed after the first World War as a rememberance for local soldiers killed in the conflict. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

Memorial Rifle Salute

Veterans fire a rifle salute to fallen soliers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen as members of the Hinsdale Central High School Marching Band perform "Taps" during the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

"Taps"

Members of the Hinsdale Central High School Marching Band perform "Taps" to honor fallen soliers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen during the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 30, 2016. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.

An American Salute

The Hinsdale Central High School Marching Band's 260+ members perform a medley of marches representing the US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard during the Memorial Day service in Hinsdale, Illinois. Photo by Daniel M. Reck.