One by one the white crosses were laid out on the lawn at the Shelby County Courthouse.

Members of the local American Legion Victory Post No. 70, Sons of American Legion, American Legion Riders and volunteers worked diligently Saturday to grid out 147 crosses to honor those that lost their lives in service of their country.

The crosses serve as a stark reminder of those lost during the annual Memorial Day service.

Set up 48 inches from the S. Harrison St. sidewalk and 48 inches from each other, the process is a labor of love for those volunteering their service.

The crosses have been a tradition in Shelbyville since the late 1950s.