HOPE — Area residents gathered at American Legion Post 229 in Hope Monday in a ceremony of remembrance for those who have died serving their country, and also veterans who have recently died.
While ceremonies in Columbus were canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope decided to carry on with its tradition of multiple Memorial Day commemorations on Monday, offering eight services honoring military personnel from Flat Rock and Haw Creek townships.
Ceremonies were offered at eight different locations in and around Hope, each consisting of a speech from the commander, a prayer from a chaplain, placing a fresh bouquet of flowers at a designated grave or flagpole, firing of three volleys (21-gun salute) and the playing of “Taps.”
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