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2023

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Memorial Day is a day to honor our U.S. Military Personnel who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces while defending our country.

 

POPPY DRIVE

VFW Members will be out at Walmart, Kroger at Thomas Crossroads, & Kroger at Lower Fayetteville on Friday-Monday, May 26-29 giving out Buddy Poppies.  Please wear these poppies proudly to remember the sacrifice our Fallen Soldiers made for our country.

Donations always welcome.

 

FLAGS ON GRAVES

Everyone is welcome to come out and help put flags on

Veteran’s graves on Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 a.m.

Everyone is asked to meet at the Coweta Veterans Club at 9:00 a.m. to receive maps of the Veteran graves, coffee, donuts & a group photo.

The groups will then proceed to Oak Hill and Forest Lawn Cemeteries.

Flags will be given out after arrival at the cemeteries.

Bring your family out for this event.

Bring a screwdriver to poke holes in ground for flags.

 

MEMORIAL DAY

Ceremony at Veterans Park at 11:00 a.m. May 29, 2023.

Bring a chair.

Immediately following the ceremony there will be a free

lunch at the Coweta Veterans Club, 130 Veterans Club Rd.

Public is welcome.

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