Residents gather to honor fallen heroes

Published 11:24 am Monday, May 31, 2021

By Brett Campbell

Dozens gathered at the Lincoln County War Memorial Monday morning in observance of Memorial Day, and to honor the memory of area service men and women who died in service to the United States.

“These men and women sacrificed everything they had including their lives for us,” said VFW 2618 Post Commander Greg Marlow. “We must commit ourselves to remind future generations of what they did.”

Just after Post Quartermaster Tommy Allison read the names of all 98 Lincoln County military personnel listed on the Memorial, a wreath was placed at the monument and TAPS was played as attendees stood at attention and saluted the flag flying at half mast.

Subscribe to our free email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

“It speaks well of our community that you would take time to be here, regardless of any risk, to honor the memory of those who served,” past VFW District 3 Commander Ken Powell said, “to honor the lives they lived and their sacrifice.”

More Galleries

Brookhaven High season ends in heartbreaking fashion at Gautier in 5A semis

Brookhaven High, Loyd Star playoff runs giving local fans a reason to keep cheering

Wildwood Garden Club hosts MSU agent

A preservation of jazz in photos — Library hosts performance, gallery of portraits by Brookhaven photographer Bob Coke

Print Article

SportsPlus

  • Polls

    Other than food, what Thanksgiving tradition is a "must" for you?

    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...

  • Special Sections