De Soto remembers fallen, starts summer May 26, 2008
Residents of De Soto celebrated Memorial Day by honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, remembering family members now gone and by embracing the start of summer.
Following the placement of a wreath and bouquets of red, white and blue flowers, De Soto VFW Post 6654 Commander Drew Culbertson places an American Flag in tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of the nation.
Matt Buehler plays Taps at the end of the De Soto VFW Post 6654's Memorial Day ceremony at De Soto Cemetery.
The De Soto VFW Post 6654 Honor Guard fires a 21-gun salute for fallen American servicemen at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremonies at De Soto Cemetery.
Lacena and Eric Shupp and their children Derrick, Brooke and Tori view the decorated grave of Lacena's grandparents Monday at De Soto Cemetery.
Breigh Van Lerberg dives from the high board Monday at the De Soto Aquatic Center. The pool opened Saturday for the summer.
Allison Stanley (left), Brittney Frentrop and Kori Henderson enjoy a snack Monday at the De Soto Aquatic Center.
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