Jun 9, 2014

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)