It's easy to get wrapped up in grilling and fun in the sun, but local veterans groups are reminding that Memorial Day is a day to honor our fallen veterans. 

Josh Thielen, Department Adjutant for the American Legion, explains that this Memorial Day, the Clinton Legion will be gathering with community members at the Civil War plot at 10 AM to honor those who came before them. 

Thielen notes there should be plenty of parking; however, if you need assistance getting from your car to the plot, they will be providing a golf cart to bring you back and forth. 

Memorial Day Celebrations are taking place all across central Illinois. 

In Bloomington, the VFW Post 454 will place flags on veterans' graves at several cemeteries on Saturday. 

Peoria American Legion Post 2 will be hosting services at various cemeteries in Peoria throughout the weekend, and they are hosting a golf tournament in Pekin on Sunday. 

In Decatur, Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and the Veterans Assistance Commission of Macon County will host the Avenues of Flags Ceremony on Saturday at 9 AM and a Memorial Day Service on Monday at 11 AM.