Memorial Day flags
The Disabled American Veterans and other local veterans organizations in the Carson City area will come together to place U.S. flags on veterans' graves at Lone Mountain Cemetery. The local Boys Scouts will assist. A flag will be available to those who want to honor a veteran's grave in other areas of the cemetery. Following Memorial Day activities on Monday flags will be removed from the graves. The public can participate in placing and removing of the flags in honor and respect of our fallen soldiers.
WHO: Disabled American Veterans, local Boys Scouts and the public
WHAT: Assisting with placing flags on the graves in honor of our soldiers.
WHERE: Lone Mountain Cemetery
WHEN: 4:30 p.m., Friday
CONTACT: Bob Crowder at 885-6003 or Ron Gutzman at 882-6528.
CONTACT: wwskw@aol.
com
Virginia City parade
The annual Celebration of Heroes Parade down C Street in Virginia City is Saturday. Join in honoring the Bolander family, who will serve as grand marshals of the parade. Their son, Staff Sgt. Bryan Bolander, gave his life for our freedom. Bryan, who was killed in Iraq on April 29, 2008, was only 26. He was on his fourth tour of duty in Baghdad. I'll be wearing red and joining the "Red Shirts," group of Nevadans who express support for U.S. troops. The group was started by the family of Chief Warrant Officer Joshua Robert Rodgers of Gardnerville, killed May 30, 2007, when his helicopter was shot down over Afghanistan.
WHAT: Memorial Day Weekend Celebration of Heroes Parade
WHERE: C Street in Virginia City
WHEN: Noon, Saturday
CONTACT: 847-4836
ENTRY INFORMATION: Karen Woodmansee at 847-4768 for an entry form
WEB SITE: www.visit
virginiacitynv.com
Honoring our troops
A special barbecue for the local military service men and women and their families will be held thanks to the Calvary Pentecostal Church. After the service all military families will be served a complimentary barbecue lunch at Mills Park, with activities and games for children. If you are in the military and would like to participate in this wonderful event honoring military personnel call the number below.
WHO: Calvary Pentecostal Church
WHAT: A commemorative service for the whole family
WHERE: 220 W. Winnie Lane
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Sunday; lunch to follow
RSVP: 882-2238
Honoring soldiers
The Marine Corps League Silver State Detachment No. 630 will hold a ceremony to honor those who have died in past wars. You are invited to attend and watch the Carson City High School JROTC provide the honor color guard.
WHO: Marine Corps League Silver State Detachment No. 630 and CHS JROTC
WHAT: Honor Color Guard Ceremony
WHERE: Lone Mountain Cemetery
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday. Removal of the flags at 4 p.m.
CONTACT: 790-0260
- To have your information included, contact Kim Riggs at kimriggs@att.net