LETTER TO THE EDITOR – MEMORIAL DAY
To the Editor:
As a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #33, Roy, NM, I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served. I can’t help but think of all the men and women who have gone to fight for this great nation and didn’t return home.
While we are all guilty of celebrating the unofficial start of summer and encouraging each other to “have a good weekend,” it is important to remember the reason for the holiday: Memorial Day is the day Americans set aside to honor those brave men and women who met tragic ends while defending our freedom. It is our duty to honor their sacrifices, to pray for their families, and to bow our heads in recognition of their service.
On Monday, May 27, 204 Unit #33 will host our Annual Memorial Day Program at the Roy Cemetery starting at 10:00 AM. Join Unit #33 in honoring the service of our Military Heroes.
Unit #33 will be placing flags at our local cemeteries on the afternoon of Friday, May 24th . Community volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to help us the place flags on veterans’ graves.
The American Legion Auxiliary, founded in 1919, is a community of volunteers serving veterans, military, and their families. ALA members assist veterans in hospitals, advocate for veteran issues, support therapeutic creative arts festivals, distribute poppies for remembrance, and much more. In addition to serving the military community, the American Legion Auxiliary hosts ALA Girls Nation and the ALA Girls State programs that teach future leaders about government and civic responsibility. Learn more at www.ALAforVeterans.org and @ALAforVeterans on Instagram and Facebook.
Barbara Shaw, President
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #33
Roy, NM 87743
