The lives of all American military men and women lost in the line of duty were honored on Monday at the annual Allen County Veterans Council Memorial Day service. The ceremony began with a march led by local Boy Scouts to the flagpole in Lima's Town Square. The American flag was raised from half to full staff, followed by the playing of Taps. Participants then marched back to VFW Post 1275 where community members laid wreaths on an unmarked grave for lost loved ones. Steve Montgomery, an Allen County Veterans Council board member says while this day is to pay tribute to lives taken in war, it is also important to continuously remind the public why it's done.

The Allen County Veterans Council is looking to shine a spotlight on military medical personnel this Memorial Day. The council is looking for nurses and other medical personnel who have served their country to join the grand marshal group for this year's memorial day parade. As of now, only eight people have committed to take part but the council is hoping to fill a few more seats before the big day.

A donation given to the Allen County Veterans Council was put partly to use Thursday at the council headquarters.