In Woodlawn Cemetery, the site of an original memorial service led by General John A. Logan which inspired him to set in motion the establishment of a Memorial Day commemoration each year. To this extent, Carbondale, Illinois has a valid claim to the origin of this holiday.

This presentation includes Mayor Brad Cole's reading of "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein.

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