The American Legion Post 26 hosted a Memorial Day Event from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 26, to honor the fallen and support their families.
The schedule of events began with coffee and donuts at 265 Tippins Street, followed by a memorial service and remarks by Post Commander Aaron Carter. During the service, Post Commander Carter read the names of local fallen heroes and the branches they served in, followed by Taps.
After the ceremony closed in prayer, a community luncheon followed with a barbecue luncheon of hamburgers and hotdogs. Dessert selections included patriotic cupcakes and Holts Donuts.
At 1:00 p.m., the post held a meet and greet for veterans and their families.
The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868, when “Decoration Day” was proclaimed by Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic to honor the Union soldiers who died in the Civil War.
In 1955, Dwight D. Eisenhower issued Proclamation 3096–Prayer for Peace, providing that Memorial Day should be set aside as a day of prayer for permanent peace.
The American Legion nonprofit is the largest wartime veterans service organization in America. Hundreds of posts across the US provide support, mentoring, and mutual aid for service members and veterans. The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation, and volunteerism.
