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Below, Korean War veterans stood and were recognized during the program.
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By Editor Becky Watts
ZEBULON - Pike County American Legion Post 197 presented the annual Memorial Day ceremony on the square at the Pike County Courthouse again this year. Over 90 people came out to this day of remembrance and to honor those who gave their all in the service of our country.
Commander Bill Payton, Sr. gave the history of the Korean War and Adjutant Jim Totten told about service in the Korean War. The extreme heat and extreme cold were at the top of the list of things that are remembered by those who fought in this war. It was said that those who paid the ultimate sacrifice would not want our pity, but they would want us to remember their loved ones who have been left behind. Remembering the sacrifice that has been paid ensures that they did not die in vain. Because of them, our nation lives.
Korean War veterans were asked to stand and were honored in a round of applause for their service to our country. Veterans who have passed during the year were named one by one by Jr. Vice Stefan Huckaby. After each name was called, Chaplain Ben Maxedon rang a bell one time. The sound of the traffic going by the square was the only thing that was heard in the background as TAPS was played in memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The flags were raised at the end of the ceremony and a memorial wreath was placed at the Veterans' Monument on the square.
Further information:
Pike County American Legion Post 197 holds its monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the post located at 645 Meansville Street in Zebulon. The Auxiliary meets at 6:30 p.m. If you are a veteran you can join the American Legion. If you are a son or grandson of a veteran you can join the Sons of the Legion. And if you are a female relative of a veteran, you can join the Auxiliary. There is a place for you to help veterans and our community. For more information about how you can become a part of Pike Post 197, contact Commander Bill Payton, Sr. at pikepost197@gmail.com or 770-468-4177 or Chaplain Ben Maxedon at prayerpower4u@bellsouth.net or 770-689-7549.
Pike County American Legion Post 197 and Prayer Power of Georgia hold a short service to offer thanks and prayers for our military on the first Monday of every month at 12:00 pm (noon). This is a monthly service that is held at the Veteran’s Memorial on the Pike County Courthouse grounds. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information contact www.prayerpower4u.net (770-689-7549) or pikepost197@gmail.com (770-468-4177).
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