May 19, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom will be remembered in a special Memorial Day program Monday morning, May 27 at the DeKalb County Complex auditorium hosted by the American Legion Post #122.
The observance begins at 9:30 a.m. with patriotic music by Susan Hinton followed by a welcome from Commander William Edmonds at 10:00 a.m. and then the presentation of colors and pledge of allegiance by Boy Scout Troop #347.
Local minister Don Rigsby, also the guest speaker, will lead in prayer and a special DCHS Chorus will perform the National Anthem.
Judy Redmon, President of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will pay tribute to fallen soldiers with a Memorial Day Remembrance followed by a moment of silence.
Following Rigsby’s remarks as guest speaker, Ronnie Redmon, Adjutant President of the American Legion Post 122 will make closing comments.
The audience will then be asked to gather at the veterans memorial monument outside the courthouse on the south side for the placement of a wreath where Josh Moon will blow taps.