Pandemic or not, fallen heroes will not be forgotten during this year’s Memorial Day holiday. While parades have largely been canceled, a few observances still remain.
Port Huron’s Pine Grove Park will be the location of the annual Memorial Day Program to be held on May 31st at noon. Fallen heroes will be recognized for their service in World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. Thirty-five names will be added to the monument in Pine Grove Park to recognize those service members who have been identified by the St. Clair County Allied Veteran Council and Memorial Tablet Committee.
Daniel J. Crocker, retired State Director of Veterans Services, Department of Michigan of Veterans of Foreign Wars, said, “This is another historical moment for our community. The bottom line is 35-former servicemen with ties to St. Clair County who paid the supreme sacrifice on the altar of freedom will finally and forever be memorialized on the sacred tablets located in Pine Grove Park. “
Crocker said this is the largest number that has been added since the Vietnam War, and more could be added in the future.
Community groups are also placing flags on veterans’ graves on Friday, in preparation for the holiday weekend.
There will also be a Memorial Day parade in downtown Lexington, MI on Monday, May 31st at 11 AM. The parade will end with a ceremony.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
