Memorial Day observance hosted - Newton Kansan

Memorial Day observance hosted - Newton Kansan

By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Despite rain, the 33rd annual Hesston Memorial Day observance was able to move forward on May 26. Due to weather,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Happy Birthday … to Me! Tomorrow, May 30, is my birthday. Just so you know, May 30 is the real Memorial Day.  When I went to the Memorial Day observance on Monday at Two Strike Park I was happy to hear a history of the holiday shared with the audience. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It was established back in 1868 by a proclamation by Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailor…

'I've seen first hand the power of this day' - Brownwood Bulletin

EARLY — Retired Army Lt. Col. James Masters gave a short but eloquent address at the annual Memorial Day observance at Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early, saying the holiday signifies much more than outdoor barbecues, sales and the unofficial start of summer.