Several Memorial Day Observances are taking place around the area today. In Coffeyville, the Memorial Day Service will start at 10 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery at Veterans Memorial Patio. Darrel Harbaugh will give an introduction followed by the Patriot Guard riders salute, the Star Spangled Banner, a speech by Paul Melies and Rodney Lay, Jr. will sing God Bless the USA. Everyone is welcome to attend. In Independence, the Mid-Continent Band will perform at 10 a.m. as part of the Memorial Day Observance at the Mount Hope Cemetery Cenotaph at 1300 North Penn. Ave. and all are welcome.