Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 29 at Veteran’s Park

The Bluffton Township Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. May 29 at the Bluffton Veteran’s Memorial in Buckwalter Place, presented by the Dennis J. Becker American Legion Post 205.

The event is a joint venture with Town of Bluffton and Post 205.

Memorial Day is designated as a day of remembrance for those in the military who died in service to the United States of America.

Post Commander Steve Robillard will be Master of Ceremonies for the event, which will feature the Bluffton Township Fire District Honor Guard and Amazing Grace Bagpipers.

Starting the program will be Katie McAllister singing the National Anthem, followed by an invocation from Chaplain Andrew Arruza.

After a welcome from Cmdr. Robillard and comments from past Commander David Robbins and Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, Robbins will place a memorial wreath with the assistance of Kay Ranta, chaplain of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Featured speaker is Major General Roger

Sandler, who culminated his 36-year career as an Army Reserve Officer as Chief of the Army Reserve and Commander of the U.S.

Army Reserve in 1991.

Concurrent with the program, members of the Bluffton American Legion Auxiliary will be distributing symbolic red poppies to support active duty military, veterans and military families.

The poppy has become a nationally recognized symbol of all the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans while protecting our freedoms. The poppy has been worn as such a symbol since WWI. It is worn to honor those who served and died protecting our inalienable rights in all wars.

Poppies are not sold, but donations are appreciated, as 100% of the donations collected directly support the needs of veterans, active military and their families.

Veterans handcraft the poppies with assistance from volunteers. The veteran not only earns a small wage but also feels more self-sufficient; as well, the physical and mental activity provides many therapeutic benefits.

The event is free and open to the public.

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