Jeremy Stephens, left, of Kettlersville, hugs Rita Stephens, of Sidney, during a ceremony dedicating an Operation Desert Storm marker in the memory of Lee Stephens. Stephens was killed in action when an Iraqi jet aircraft fired missiles at the American frigate USS Stark on May 17 1987 during the IranЉraq War. The memorial is in honor of those from Shelby County who served in Operation Desert Storm from August 1990 – February 1991. Jeremy is Lee’s first cousin and Rita is Lee’s aunt.
Lee Stephens was killed in action when an Iraqi jet aircraft fired missiles at the American frigate USS Stark on May 17 1987 during the IranЉraq War.
Vietnam Veteran Bill Carpenter, of Sidney, bows his head during the opening prayer Retired Army, Chaplain Gary Councell at the Memorial Day service on the courtsquare. The ceremony was held on Monday, May 30.
Guest speaker Retired US Army MSgt. American Legion Post 217 member Judy Johnson talks during the Memorial Day service.
Devan Wiford, of Sidney, plays taps during a Memorial Day ceremony at Graceland Cemetery on Monday, May 30.
A grave is marked with a POW MIA flag at Shelby Memory Gardens.
A rifle salute by by the combined Color Guard Sidney Veterans Association Under the Direction of VFW Post 4239. The salute was held during a Memorial Day ceremony at Graceland Cemetery on Monday, May 30.
Jeremy Stephens, left, of Kettlersville, hugs Rita Stephens, of Sidney, during a ceremony dedicating an Operation Desert Storm marker in the memory of Lee Stephens. Stephens was killed in action when an Iraqi jet aircraft fired missiles at the American frigate USS Stark on May 17 1987 during the IranЉraq War. The memorial is in honor of those from Shelby County who served in Operation Desert Storm from August 1990 – February 1991. Jeremy is Lee’s first cousin and Rita is Lee’s aunt.
