Memorial Day: Placing the Flag
2019-05-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler
VFW Post 6097 Commander Joe Hare placed an American flag, the final piece of the remembrance ceremony, in place and gave a salute on Sunday afternoon. The event, which focused on Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action, was well attended. Comments | Permalink At the remembrance ceremony
2019-05-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler
Alexander Flowers, of Louisville, was in attendance with his grandparents Jim and Georgann Flowers of Columbia. Both Georgann and County Judge Gale Cowan were eager to photograph him next to the touching table setting. Alexander is the son of Michael and Sarah Flowers. Comments | Permalink Missing Man Ceremony
2019-05-27 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler
VFW Post 6097 held a Memorial Day event in honor of those who have died while serving their country and those who are Missing in Action.
During the Missing Man Ceremony, "Reaper", a member of the US Veterans Motorcycle Club, read the emotional poem entitled POW/MIA Remembrance Table. Ted Caldwell lit the candle during his part of the ceremony. Comments | Permalink Older Photos