Photos and audio: Memorial Day ceremony at Cook County Courthouse

Veterans and community members gathered at the Cook County Courthouse on Monday, May 28, at 11 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day ceremony.

The American Legion Post 413 hosted the ceremony, which began with the National Anthem. Post 413 Commander Bob Mattson welcomed the crowd surrounding the Veterans Memorial area of the courthouse lawn and thanked all for coming to honor this special day.

Commander Mattson noted the significance of the date chosen by the founders of Memorial Day. They decided at the end of May, said Mattson, to ensure that flowers were blooming everywhere in the United States so that everyone had the opportunity to decorate the graves of their loved ones.

The American Legion Auxiliary then placed a wreath at the Veterans Memorial.

Photos from the event by WTIP’s Chuck Olsen below:

Chuck Olsen May 28, 2024