Memorial Day was observed at Fantle Memorial Park in Yankton Monday.
The ceremony was held at the soldier’s memorial in the center of the park, surrounded by sidewalks lined with over three hundred American flags.
Keynote speaker, Navy veteran Michael Welch says those serving the country in uniform is a small percentage………..

Welch says even counting living veterans, only a slim number have served…………

Event MC, Bill Ruppel closed the ceremony with a simple reminder………

Wreaths to remember those who have died in service were laid around the memorial obelisk in the park.