RBC | Memorial Day is considered the unofficial kick-off to summer vacation for a lot of people, a three-day weekend for others, and a good reason to enjoy a barbecue and time with friends and family for others. None of those things are the reason for Memorial Day. Following the Civil[Read More…]
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Memorial Day 2017 {PHOTOS}
Keeping with tradition, members of the V.F.W. Post 5843, Auxiliary and American Legion Post 74 gathered at the White River and Highland Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor their comrades who died in active military service. Above, American Legion post commander Rob Baughman (center) leads the way to the veterans[Read More…]
Memorial Day tradition in Meeker
MEEKER | Members of the Meeker V.F.W., Ladies’ Auxiliary and American Legion will meet Monday at Circle Park at 9 a.m. to throw a wreath into the river commemorating the soldiers who have died in active military service. Following the wreath ceremony, a Memorial Day service will be held at[Read More…]
Area campgrounds opening just in time for Memorial Day weekend
RBC | Despite snow and rain across much of the White River National Forest for the month of May, the summer season is fast approaching. Most campgrounds across the Forest officially opened May 19 with a few exceptions such as the higher elevation campgrounds and campgrounds in Summit County experiencing[Read More…]
Rangely, Meeker honor troops who died in service to America
Meeker holds Memorial Day events Monday
MEEKER I The VFW, American Legion, and their Auxiliaries would like to invite everyone to attend the Memorial Day ceremony at the Fifth Street Bridge on Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Then please follow us up to the cemetery for another ceremony honoring our veterans.
Memorial Day: It is never too late to honor our fallen troops
Memorial Day: Remembering Our Fallen Troops
Rangely VFW to revive Memorial Day tradition
RANGELY I A Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post characterized by new membership and increased involvement has spurred the return of a Memorial Day tradition.
Memorial Day: Meeker
MEEKER | The VFW, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Posts will be conducting a Memorial Day observance at the Circle Park bridge in Meeker Town Park on Monday at 9:30 a.m. or 0930 for the old military types. Any veterans who would like to participate should arrive[Read More…]
Memorial Day tribute…
Remembering…
Members of the Color Guard from Meeker VFW Post 5843 presented a Memorial Day salute to the soldiers who lost their lives in service to America.
