Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park Committee will present the annual Memorial Day Program at 10 A.M. on Monday, May 27 at the Veterans and Memorial Park, beside the Courthouse and Lasyone’s Restaurant. Chairs will be provided, however if you may bring your own chair if you wish.
The keynote speaker will be 1st Sgt. Michael Selby (retired), that most residents from his service to the Natchitoches Central High Schools JROTC Program for many years. 1st Sgt. Selby guided many local cadets through their high school experience in JROTC and many of those chose to enlist in the service of their country. He will reflect on his experiences in the U S Army, and at Natchitoches Central, while paying tribute to the military– the reason behind the saying “Some Gave All.”
Special tribute will be given to all the Natchitoches Parish Military that lost their lives in defense of their country, from WWI through the War on Terror. These names will be read by local Veterans who serve on the Park Committee. Members of the Committee will also read the names of those local servicemen and women who have passed away this past calendar year. A new brick will be dedicated that day as well.
There will be special music and the traditional color guard and other special recognitions. The public is invited to attend this event to RESPECT and pay TRIBUTE to the many lost, BRAVE MEN and WOMEN.
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