Posts Tagged ‘memorial day’
‘Celebrate that they lived’
Monday proved to be a day both for mourning and celebration as folks gathered across Monroe County to recognize Memorial Day and honor those who gave their lives in service…
Read MoreMemorial Day in Monroe County
While Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died in service to our country, local ceremonies Monday were a reminder that it is up to the living to…
Read MoreMonroe County reflects on Memorial Day
At the first Decoration Day ceremony on May 30, 1868, then general and future U.S. President James Garfield addressed a gathering at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, saying, “For love of…
Read MoreHonoring those who made ultimate sacrifice
Monday marked the 50th annual celebration of Memorial Day as a federal holiday, and hundreds of Monroe County residents came out to show their support even as the pandemic again…
Read MoreThe Civil War soldiers of Monroe County
Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the start of the bloodiest war in American history. On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter at the entrance…
Read MoreVietnam vet recounts experience
Marvin McMichael will never forget the events of Nov. 19, 1967. The Columbia resident was in the midst of his tour of duty while with the United States Army during…
Read More‘May we never forget’ | Monroe County observes Memorial Day
Hundreds of citizens across Monroe County gathered at four different services Monday to honor those who died while serving in America’s military. Waterloo In Waterloo, it was the American Legion…
Read MoreHonoring those who paid the highest price
Those who have fallen while serving in the name of freedom were honored Monday at well-attended Memorial Day services throughout the county. Remarks by guest speakers and American Legion and…
Read MoreMemorial Day services honor selfless heroism
Memorial Day services around Monroe County honored servicemen and women, from the nation’s first war through its current engagements, with reminders of the selfless sacrifices made time and again for…
Read MoreMemorial Day message: Freedom isn’t free
While speakers and guests at Memorial Day services around the county came from each branch of the Armed Forces and fought in every war from World War II to Operation…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services Around the County
Memorial Day services will be held in Waterloo, Columbia, Hecker, Valmeyer and Dupo. The Waterloo VFW and Waterloo American Legion are hosting a Memorial Day program on the Monroe County…
Read MoreIn memory of brothers in arms
Just what does Memorial Day mean? Is it a day of veterans and families gathering at cemeteries around the country? Is it a day for barbecues? Is it the unofficial…
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