Memorial Day program planned May 27

Posted on May 17, 2013

Taylor County veterans will host the sixth annual Memorial Day Program at Veterans Memorial Park Monday, May 27, starting at 10 a.m.

“Our guest speaker will be Col. Gene Cater. JROTC will post the colors and preside over a flag changing ceremony. We will be lowering the flag which honored 1st Sgt. Charles Sessions and raising a flag in honor of Ssgt. Charles Gandy Sr.,” Coordinator Ed Sheffield said.

A tribute and remembrance to soldiers killed in action will also be made with the performance of “Taps.”

Refreshments (hot dogs, chips and drinks) will be served following the ceremony.

All veterans and their families are encouraged to attend as well as all Taylor residents.