We should all take time this Memorial Day -- Monday, May 26 -- 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:
The Dorchester American Legion will host two Memorial Day services:
- 10 a.m. at the Dorchester Cemetery; and
- 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Lunch follows services at Dorchester Legion Hall on Dorchester's Washington Ave.
In case of rain, please meet at the Dorchester Legion at 10 a.m.
In case of rain, please meet at the Dorchester Legion at 10 a.m.
The Dorchester Legion Bar and Grill will be open most of the day, from noon to 8 p.m., according to social media reports.
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