The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville will have extra meaning this year as the cemetery’s new columbarium wall will be dedicated. Executive Director Paul Kirchhoff…

The existing wall reached capacity in March. Kirchhoff says the columbarium walls add to the setting.

Monday’s ceremony starts at 9 am. Kirchhoff details the schedule.

Kirchhoff will also serve as a guest speaker. The dedication ceremony will also feature a firing volley and patriotic reflection. The Missouri State Veterans Cemetery is at 1479 County Road 1675 in Jacksonville.