Sunday, May 26, 2024

Memorial Day Services Set For Monday



Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. But let's not forget the reason behind the holiday.


We should all take a significant amount of time this Memorial Day -- Monday, May 27 -- to pay homage to the true meaning of this special day of remembrance.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, between 1775 and 1991, the U.S. military recorded 651,031 battle deaths and 539,054 non-combat deaths, totaling 1.19 million fatalities. From 1980 to 2022, there were more than 10,000 recorded deaths related to military activities.

Dorchester's Memorial Day program is a tradition in our area that we are proud to honor.  It is a heartfelt tribute to our fallen military heroes -- past and present -- who sacrificed their lives to protect our country and its freedoms.  

The Dorchester American Legion will host two Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27. The first at 10 a.m. at the Dorchester Cemetery; and the second at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at approximately 11 a.m. Boys State representative Owen Vyhnalek will be the speaker.

Lunch follows services at Dorchester Legion Hall on Dorchester's Washington Ave.

In case of rain, please meet at the Dorchester Legion on main street.

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