U.S. Air Force Col. Jim Sperl at the grave of brother Donald Sperl.

Korean War veteran Harvey Marvin stands in observance during Monday's Memorial Day ceremonies at Evergreen Cemetery.

A group of youngsters gather at a gravesite prior to Monday's Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery. The observance was sponsored by Taku Post 5559 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and included keynote speaker Coast Guard Cmdr. Dennis Evans and the presentation of colors by the USCG 17th District Color Guard. A second observance was held at Alaska Memorial Park Cemetery and presented by Auke Bay Post 25 of the American Legion. Commander Dick Hand was master of ceremonies and keynote speaker was USCG Cmdr. David Godfrey with color guard duties carried out by Civil Air Patrol cadets.

An extended family gathers at the grave site of Donald Sperl during Monday's Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cememtery.

A moment of silence is shared during Monday's Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery.

United States Air Force Col. Jim Sperl shares a moment with a family member during Monday's Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery.

Attending veterans and families salute during Monday's Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery. The observance was sponsored by Taku Post 5559 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and included keynote speaker Coast Guard Cmdr. Dennis Evans and the presentation of colors by the USCG 17th District Color Guard. A second observance was held at Alaska Memorial Park Cemetery and presented by Auke Bay Post 25 of the American Legion. Commander Dick Hand was master of ceremonies and keynote speaker was USCG Cmdr. David Godfrey with color guard duties carried out by Civil Air Patrol cadets.

A young lad walks through American flags marking graves on Memorial Day observance at Evergreen Cemetery. The observance was sponsored by Taku Post 5559 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and included keynote speaker USCG Commander Dennis Evans and the presentation of colors by the C.G. 17th District Color Guard. A second observance was held at Alaska Memorial Park Cemetery and presented by Auke Bay Post 25 of the American Legion. Commander Dick Hand was master of ceremonies and keynote speaker was C.G. Commander David Godfrey with color guard duties carried out by the Civil Air Patrol cadets.

Sadie Jenkins, Mary Dwyer and Martha Dwyer said they were looking for the oldest veteran's grave marker to honor after Memorial Day services at Evergreen Cemetery on Monday.