Posts Tagged ‘Valmeyer American Legion’
County gathers for those who gave everything
Decoration Day was first officially celebrated in 1868, though its origins can be traced back even further to a number of tributes and observances organized by communities wishing to recognize…
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 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…
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