Memorial Day ceremony honors the fallen, in nation’s 250th year

Memorial Day ceremony honors the fallen, in nation’s 250th year

Ren Hartung was featured speaker at the Memorial Day observance in Sturgis. Photos by Dennis Volkert/Sentinel By Dennis VolkertThe annual Memorial Day observance was held May 25 in Sturgis.Following tradition, the parade began at Sturgis VFW and continued to Oaklawn Park, where a ceremony took place.Featured speaker was Ren Hartung, HM3 (Hospital Corpsman), Petty Officer 3rd class. He served aboard USNS Comfort during Desert Shield and Desert St…

Honoring The Fallen Through The Rain at Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

The forecast was less than favorable, however, the community still gathered at Chestnut Hill for the town’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This year’s ceremony featured a tribute to beloved veteran and community servant Arthur “Art” Enos who passed away last year, as well as marked the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the War in Afghanistan. We’ll our full coverage of this year’s ceremony soon.

City honors fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony

City officials, civic leaders, veterans and residents gathered for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to the country.