Today West County and surrounding areas celebrate and honor the brave people who died while serving in the U.S. military. Here are 5 meaningful ways to reflect on those who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice on Monday May 27:

• Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran Memorial Walk in O’Fallon at 11am
• POW/MIA remembrance service and laying of wreaths at Soldiers Memorial Downtown at 10am
• Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Tribute Park in St. Charles at 1pm which includes a 21-gun salute, a roll call, music and speech from MO Attorney General Andrew Bailey
• Live Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Lake St. Louis by Lake Saint Louis Veterans Committee at 9am
• Memorial Day Parade, Service, and BBQ/Fried Chicken Lunch at American Legion Post 297 in Union, MO 10am-2pm