141st commemoration of Maryland Confederate Memorial Day
Many gathered at Loudon Park Cemetery to attend the 141st commemoration of Confederate Memorial Day in Maryland. The Maryland Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), along with other patriotic and heritage preservation groups, hosted the annual ceremony to honor the thousands of soldiers who served the Confederacy during the War Between the States. Over 600 Confederate soldiers are buried at Loudon Park.
- An honor guard removes their hats as many gather at Loudon Park Cemetery. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Honor guard commander, Tom Carmine holds his ceremonial sword as many gather at Loudon Park Cemetery to attend the 141st commemoration of Confederate Memorial Day in Maryland. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Part of an honor guard stands at attention while many gather at Loudon Park Cemetery to attend the 141st commemoration of Confederate Memorial Day in Maryland. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Lucy Slaich, from the Harford County chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy speaks as many gather at Loudon Park Cemetery. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Bob Parker and Liz Groszer lay a wreath at the “Stonewall” Jackson monument as many gather at Loudon Park Cemetery to attend the 141st commemoration of Confederate Memorial Day in Maryland. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- As the “Stonewall” Jackson monument looms over the graves, many gather at Loudon Park Cemetery to attend the 141st commemoration of Confederate Memorial Day in Maryland. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Tom Carmine, commander of the honor guard, stands at attention with his troops. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Representing the 2nd Virginia Infantry, Tim Myers of Bel Air, stands at attention with the honor guard. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Under the command of Tom Carmine (right), the honor guard fires a rifle salute. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Bob Parker salutes after laying a wreath at the “Stonewall” Jackson monument. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- Bob Parker and Liz Groszer prepare to lay a wreath at the”Stonewall” Jackson monument. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)
- An honor guard stands at ease during the 141st commemoration of Confederate Memorial Day in Maryland. (Doug Kapustin/for The Baltimore Sun)