Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton submitted the feature and photos.
On Sunday, May 26, 2019, Fenton United Methodist Church held their annual Memorial Service at Fenton[, IL,] Cemetery. The American Legion Post 328 from Morrison, IL, provided the Honor Guard.
Pictured far right-to-left are Legionnaire Mike Allen (in Whites) saluting the U. S. Flag; Legionnaire Derek Grant from Post 430 in Durant, IA, playing the bagpipes; Senior Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden (in Whites) standing at Order Arms; flanked to his right are Junior Vice Commander Larry Zuidema; Adjutant Ken Petersen; Chaplain Bob Brands; Commander Terry Jones. Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton stands out, ready to call orders.
Erie High School Sophomore Gunnar Wuebben (not pictured) played Taps following the rifle salute.
Casings flew into the air as five Morrison Legionnaires fired their weapons: left-to-right are Jones, Brands, Petersen, Zuidema, and VanZuiden.
