“This is the most appropriate ceremony I’ve been to,” said Cpl. George Murphy, U.S. Army, retired.
The ceremony took place at Veteran Memorial Park in Abbeville , where the names of fallen Henry County soldiers are engraved in stone.ABBEVILLE, Ala. - Abbeville ’s Veteran Memorial Park was one location of many throughout the Wiregrass performing a ceremony this Memorial Day .American Legion Post 119 hosted the ceremony. They raised a flag, presented a wreath, played taps and had a table present for prisoners of war and those who went missing in action .
“I used to always make it, but the last couple of years I hadn’t,” said Murphy/ “I made a special effort. At 95, I know I’m limited so I said I better make an all-out effort.”“Their legacy should inspire all of us to strive for a better, safer more prosperous future for all Americans,” said Rep. Moore.
While Memorial Day is the national day to honor those soldiers lost in war, retired U.S. Naval Commander Jan Spitzer said those men and women should be remembered every day. “I think we should always remember the sacrifice that those folks have made on our behalf, not only on Memorial Day but every day,” said Spitzer.and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Get instant notifications on top stories from News 4 by downloading ourSunset Memorial Park hosts 18th annual Memorial Day ceremony
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