Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis

Standing for the opening prayer by American Legion Cook-Pinkney Post 141 Chaplain Raymond Sims, at podium, are from left, Post 141 Commander Curtis D. Jones, Post 141 Adjutant Colleen Moon, Post 141 Aux. President Jacqueline Allsup and Post 141 member Bruce Belt during a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis.(John Gillis/Freelance)

People attend a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Stan Womack plays Taps during a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis.(John Gillis/Freelance)

A wreath stands at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis during a Memorial Day Observance.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Flags fly at half-staff during a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Curtis Jones, left, commander of American Legion Cook-Pinkney Post 141, and Del. Mike Rogers lay a wreath at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis during a Memorial Day Observance.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Curtis Jones, left, commander of American Legion Cook-Pinkney Post 141, and Del. Mike Rogers carry a wreath during a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Geno Bradford, front, and Mike Hinton, behind Bradfoed, of TUWA Temple No. 228 stand for the playing of Taps during a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis.(John Gillis/Freelance)