Memorial Day ceremonies
Poppies sold Friday, May 24
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870, the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the American Legion Hudgeon’s Post 230 ask the public to join them at Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 27.
The organizations will honor the men and women who fought and died in all wars to keep America great and give us the freedoms we enjoy in the home of the brave and the land of the free.
The program will take place starting promptly at 8 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Family Center located on S. Glendale St.
Retired Lt. Col. Jerry Tanner will serve as guest speaker and refreshments will be served at the ceremony.
Poppy Sales:
On Friday, May 24, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 230 will be distributing poppies and invite Hallettsville residents to stop by to receive a poppy in exchange for a donation.
Wearing the poppy is done to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms of our country.
Members of the Auxiliary will be located at Hoffer’s Drive-In, Brookshire Brothers and Kountry Bakery from 7 a.m. to noon.
Stop by to pick up a poppy and honor our fallen soldiers as well as show your pride in America.