On Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, we honor and remember the American men and women who died in military service. Originally set aside as a day to honor Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War, the Memorial Day holiday expanded its scope to honor all military personnel who died while serving… Continue reading Memorial Day 2022: Remember and Honor Fallen Service Members
This morning I joined more than 150 community members at our Canton Township Memorial Day service at Heritage Park to honor and remember those who died in service to the United States.
Hosted by the Canton Fire Department, the Memorial Day service marked the 10th anniversary of our Veteran’s Memorial Center.
The center honors the “Fallen 22” Marines deployed for duty in 2006-07 to Iraq who made the ultimate sacrifice. Continue reading Remember and Honor: Memorial Day 2021
Today we remember and honor our armed forces members who died in service to our country. While Memorial Day 2020 is not a day we can gather in large groups in our communities to salute their memory, we all can take a moment today to reflect on their lives and service. In the words of… Continue reading Memorial Day 2020: Honoring Those Who Gave All