Atlanta community to hold Memorial Day Observances Monday, May 28th

[May 16, 2018]   ATLANTA  - Memorial Day will be observed in Atlanta on Monday, May 28th as the community pauses to remember and reflect upon the service and sacrifices made by those who have fallen while defending our country.

The day will begin with the Atlanta United Methodist Church Men’s breakfast at the Atlanta firehouse from 7 a.m. to p a.m.

The Veteran’s Memorial Ceremony and Atlanta Band Concert will begin at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the Atlanta Public Library. This year's speaker will be Retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Dan Benedict, Supervisor of the Logan County Veteran’s Assistance Commission.

Following the ceremony there will be a Musical Tribute by Bagpiper Toby Campbell from the St. Andrew Society.

All children are invited to take a fire truck ride to the Atlanta Cemetery to honor veterans by placing flowers on their graves. The fire truck will depart from the Atlanta Public Library at 11:45 a.m.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the VFW Auxiliary #1756 will serve lunch at the firehouse.

In case of inclement weather, all activities will be held inside the Atlanta Firehouse, except the children’s trip to the Atlanta Cemetery, which will be canceled.

[Robert Bell]