Memorial Day ceremonies planned in area Monday
Jimmy Appelt
Memorial Day is Monday and area service organizations will be hosting meaningful ceremonies in their respective cities in Lavaca County.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Memorial Day
Color guard members of the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 conduct a 21-gun salute to conclude Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Sacred Heart Family Center this past Monday. Photo by Jimmy Appelt
Local veterans organizations host Memorial Day ceremonies
Jimmy Appelt
The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 and the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 conducted Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Family Center with retired U.S.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Memorial Day is Monday — A day to salute those who died serving our country
Jimmy Appelt
Memorial Day is Monday. It’s a day marked where American citizens honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service for our country.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Memorial Day ceremonies to be held Monday
Jimmy Appelt
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870, the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the American Legion Hudgeon’s Post 230 will host Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 26 at the Sacred Heart Family Center located on S. Glendale St. in Hallettsville.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Veterans organizations honor the fallen
Jimmy Appelt
The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 and the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 conducted Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Family Center with Lt. Col. USAF (retired) Jerry Tanner serving as the guest speaker.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Memorial Day ceremonies
Jimmy Appelt
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.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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The origin of Memorial Day
Jimmy Appelt
Although it is important for us to honor all veterans, Memorial Day, which is Monday, is a day where American citizens honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Lt. Loye James Lauraine, Jr. - American Air Museum photo
Memorial Day: Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery
- Staff WriterFrom the time of its inception, brought on by the Civil War, Memorial Day has been a time for Americans to come together and honor those who have died in the name of freedom.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Kevin Bright serving as a key note speaker at this year's Memorial Day ceremony