The coronavirus pandemic and resultant restrictions curtailed most Memorial Day activities, but a small contingent of veterans from the Johnson American Legion Post 379 honor guard still assembled at the traditional graveside location in Memorial Park to remember those who fell in defense of our nation.

Performing a 21-gun salute followed by the playing of Taps, the small contingent of U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force veterans conducted a very brief ceremony. It was organized by post adjutant Ken Nichol.

Earlier in the morning, Taps Over Bethlehem had 30 participants play Taps at 20 city cemeteries and war memorials, and some played in front of their own homes, according to organizer Mitch Huston.