Memorial Day Programs Remember Those That Served

May 27, 2013

Several Memorial Day programs took place across the area this morning.

In Atmore, a Day of Rememberence Memorial Day program was  held at the Atmore Memorial Monument in front of city hall (pictured top). More details and photos of this event will be published Tuesday.

Other planned events include:

All Day — Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seasore
Gulf Islands National Seashore will host a special event in honor of Memorial Day at historic Fort Pickens. The event features a living history encampment by Company C, 3rd U.S. Infantry (1860-1865) until 5 p.m. Uniformed re-enactors will conduct period “Colors” and “Retreat” ceremonies at 5 p.m. Company drill demonstrations will be conducted at  3:30 p.m. Ranger led tours of Fort Pickens are at  2 p.m. At 3 p.m., a special moment of silence will be observed for those who have given their lives for their country.

Tuesday — Molino Park Memorial Day
Molino Park Elementary’s Melodic Minors Choir will present “Of Thee I Sing”, a patriotic concert to honor our veterans and service members on Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. All service members past or present are welcome and encouraged to wear their service uniform or token of their service. Everyone is invited to attend.

Pictured top: A Day of Remembrance held Monday morning in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive