The annual Memorial Day observance hosted by the Dubois County Veterans Council was held on Saturday. It was a welcome return to an event that was canceled due to the pandemic in 2020. The temporary bleachers were filled with spectators and families as the council recognized service members who have passed away as well as those who are considered missing in action or prisoners of war. Photos by Matthew Crane.
A bell is struck as the names of Dubois County’s deceased veterans are read during Saturday’s ceremony.
The honor guard performed a 21-gun salute at the conclusion of the names of the deceased being read.
Roch Uebelhor placed flowers at the Veterans Memorial in recognition of the Dubois County sailors who have been lost at sea.
Each year, the council recognizes a deceased veteran during the Memorial Day ceremony. This year, Andrew Klem was recognized and his family was honored with a plaque. Klem’s nephew, David Betz, placed a wreath at the Dubois County Veterans Memorial during the observance on Saturday.
Eden (left) and Huck Betz waved American flags during the annual Memorial Day Observance held at the Dubois County Courthouse on Saturday. Andrew Klem is the sibling’s great-great-uncle. He was honored during the ceremony and many members of his family were in attendance.
