Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Allows Those in Summers County a Chance to Reflect on the Cost of Freedom

Local ceremonies honor those who gave all

Surrounded by the American flag and flags of the branches of the US Armed Forces and mementos of a storied American Legion Post, those who gave all for America’s freedom were remembered in a somber ceremony on Monday.

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony allows those in Summers County a chance to reflect on the cost of freedom

HINTON, WV (WVNS) - The local community and veterans gathered at the Summers County Memorial Building to pay their respects to deceased service men and women. After years of collaboration, Summers County close to completing first dog kennel This Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony featured speakers like West Virginia District 10 State Senator Jack Woodrum and West Virginia District 040 Delegate Roy Cooper, who is also a veteran. Senator Wood…

American Legion holds Memorial Day ceremony in East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) - Memorial Day traditions in western Massachusetts continued in East Longmeadow. The American Legion held a special ceremony to honor and remember our fallen heroes. Dozens of people, including veterans and their families, lined up outside East Longmeadow High School to pay their respects. Memorial Day ceremonies take place throughout western Massachusetts The ceremony began with Legion members marching to the…

Memorial Day: The American Legion Chatham Post 36 held a remembrance ceremony

Veterans recall the moments they lost their comrades in the service.

Memorial Day Service Held at Bicentennial Park - The Troy Messenger

By Matthew Phillips On Monday, veterans, families, and residents gathered at Bicentennial Park in Troy, to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.  The annual Memorial Day ceremony served as a moment of remembrance and reflection, bringing together a community grateful for the sacrifices made by America’s fallen heroes. Commander of American Legion Post 70, Bob McLendon (Matthew Phillips) “We gather here to …

American Legion Post 1 hosts solemn Memorial Day Ceremony in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) -- Over one hundred people were at Heritage Port in Wheeling to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. American Legion Wheeling Post 1, which has the distinction of being the oldest post in the country, held its annual Memorial Day Service. It took place at the Veterans Amphitheater and featured retired U.S. Navy Veteran Tom Abell as a guest speaker. Several Gold Star families attended the service, which included The…