American Legion Conduct a 3-Volley Salute Ceremony to Honor Those Lost

American Legion Conduct a 3-Volley Salute Ceremony to Honor Those Lost

Memorial Day is often seen as just another holiday, a paid day off, a chance to go camping or enjoy a backyard barbecue. But for the men and women who have served in the military, it is a day to honor the brothers and sisters in arms they have lost. For the families and friends of the fallen, it is a solemn day of remembrance, a time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice their loved ones made in service to the country. Each year the American Legi…

Legion honors lost soldiers - The Brewton Standard

A crowd of supporters converged on the lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse on Belleville Avenue in Brewton Monday to honor soldiers who were lost in battle. The American Legion Post 90 in Brewton hosted the annual event that featured the reading of the names of soldiers lost in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the War on Terrorism. More than 200 Escambia County natives are included on the list whic…