Whitehall Veterans Memorial Day Service May 28

The Whitehall American Legion Post #24 and the Ralph Sullender Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4603 will have a Memorial Day service in the veteran’s area of the Whitehall cemetery at 10 AM on Monday, May 30.

A special recognition of World War I will be a part of the ceremony this year. Your attendance at the Memorial Day service and the World War I ceremony is an excellent opportunity to show your support and appreciation for all those who have served in the armed forces of this great nation. Memorial Day is a time to remember and reflect on the ultimate sacrifices made by veterans who gave us the freedoms we enjoy today.

Every year, on the last Monday in May, Americans observe Memorial Day. Originally called “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day is a holiday that commemorates those who have died in battle while serving in the U.S. armed forces.

Veterans and volunteers place flags on the graves of veterans, sell small red artificial flowers called poppies to raise funds for disabled veterans, and the American flag flies at half-staff until noon. Memorial Day is more than just a day to remember Civil War soldiers who died for our country. The United States has fought in many others wars, and there are countless people who have died serving our country. Memorial Day is a time to honor any American service member who has fought and died in an American war.

Let us remember the fallen in all the American Wars:

• American Revolution

• War of 1812

• Indian Wars

• Mexican War

• Civil War

• Spanish-American War

• World War I

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Gulf War Era (includes Afghanistan, Desert Storm, Iraq Freedom, Panama, Grenada, Somalia)