Many people spent their weekend at Fairview Cemetary in commemoration of Memorial Day. A crowd gathered at the Veteran's Memorial Patio to take part in the commemoration, which included several songs by the Coffeyville Municipal Band, a speech by Post Quartermaster Paul Melies, Rodney Lay, Jr. singing God Bless the USA and a rifle squad with color guard. Taps was also played as those in attendance and the many visiting the cemetery could remember those who gave their lives to protect American freedom.