A small Veteran's day ceremony was held in Taylorville on Monday, with a ceremony at the American Legion, followed by one at the Veteran's Memorial at Lake Taylorville. Small Town Taylorville Chair Steve Craggs spoke to the attendees and thanked the veteran's committee who put the ceremony together.  Craggs says that it is important to remember and recognize those veterans who are with us and thank them. 

Tim Sutton, a member of the Veterans committee, spoke at the ceremony telling guests that each memorial is different but important. 

Sutton says if you ever go visit a cemetery or Memorial you may see coins there.  These coins are very significant. 

Sutton thanked the Taylorville Mayor and Taylorville City Council along with the many volunteers who supported and helped pave the parking lot.  The committee is in the middle of a fundraiser right now to try to help bring another piece of military equipment to the memorial. 

The ceremony concluded with a 21-gun salute, Taps, and the playing of America the Beautiful. Regional Radio News salutes all Veteran's:  past, present, and future. To see the full ceremony visit this story, click here.