Pike County
Pike County Veterans Service Officer Bob Williams reports that a “Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony” will be held at the Pike County War Memorial located on the courthouse square in Murfreesboro, May 25, starting at 10 a.m.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Murfreesboro Community building where the Library and Water Office are located.
Williams encourages all veterans, citizens, and visitors to our area to make an effort to assemble as patriotic Americans to remember our war heroes who “Gave Their All” to preserve our Nation’s freedoms and securing those same opportunities for future generations.
Pike County has knowingly sacrificed 78 of our own, who were killed in action during American conflicts spanning from WW-I, WW-II, Korea, Vietnam, and through the continuing War on Terrorism.
Williams conveys, “I realize this is the first big holiday as our children start their summer vacation from a long school year but let us take a moment out of one day to teach them about the cost of freedom and set aside about forty-five minutes to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day. I truly hope the residents and visitors of Pike County can turn out to show our respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Many have been forgotten over time, but their names will forever be immortalized, not only in stone planted in the heart of our community, but rekindled upon the hearts of this grateful patriotic city we call home. Their great sacrifice will be honored, as well as others like them, across every state in America and in distant cemeteries on foreign shores. Come join us on this hallowed day, ‘Lest We Forget’ and dishonor their memory.”
Howard County
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Mine Creek-Paraclifta Chapter, will conduct a Memorial Day ceremony dedicated to honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to the nation.
The ceremony will be held Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Howard County Courthouse in Nashville.
Community members, veterans, families and local officials are encouraged to attend this tribute as the nation pauses to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
“Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that our freedoms come at a great cost,” said Elizabeth Wilson Overton, Regent of the Mine Creek-Paraclifta Chapter. “We gather not only to remember, but to ensure that the legacy of sacrifice is never forgotten by future generations.”
The Mine Creek-Paraclifta Chapter of the DAR is committed to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism within the community. This annual observance is one of the chapter’s most meaningful opportunities to serve and honor.
The event is free and open to the public.
