Honoring the fallen

A color guard from the American Legion Post 57 stands at attention during Taps, played by Christian Ruiz, at the annual Isle of Flags ceremony Monday. The total number of flags flying to honor local fallen veterans climbed to more than 600 this year. In the color guard, from left, are Ben Alling, Everett Leishman, John Nordine, Greg Behrens, Don Fischer and Ray Spackman. - Scott Hunter photo