MEMORIAL DAY
Lazarus the Bee
The last weekend in May has always been touted as the celebration of life. In the USA, we honor our fallen war veterans through Memorial Day and reflect on how the soldiers gave their lives for thei...
Posted on 5/31/12 at 4:28 PM
A day to remember and honor
It's Memorial Day. The day to remember those who have served our country -- and those who continue to serve. It's a special day for me this year. My cousin and his wife are serving in Afghanistan. ...
Posted on 5/28/12 at 4:56 PM
The privilege is mine
Today was a milestone day. I finally got to wear shorts on my morning walk with Hubby Bryan. Thanks to some spurts of sunshine, we also got to go farther than a mile or two with the top off the Jeep ...
Posted on 5/31/11 at 11:03 AM
Remembering the dead
By the time the Civil War ended in 1865, the United States had sustained severe casualties, with the total number of dead soldiers estimated at 620,000. It has been our deadliest war, pitting family ...
Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:00 AM
A dilly of a burger
It is only right that during International Pickle Week we should all eat at least one pickle. You're probably thinking, "National Pickle Week?" Yep. It's true. International Pickle Week was...
Posted on 5/16/09 at 7:01 PM
A Memorial Day tribute
WORTHINGTON — Memorial Day, a day to honor our nation’s fallen heroes, has been observed on the last Monday in May every year since 1868.
By Julie Buntjer , May 27, 2013
Memorial Day events planned in the area
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will conduct services at the local cemeteries and host a program Monday at Chautauqua Park.By Daily Globe , May 23, 2013
Wilmont native speaks at Memorial Day event
May 28, 2012
Memorial Day closings
WORTHINGTON — Numerous local businesses will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.May 25, 2012
Memorial Day weekend
By Brian Korthals , May 25, 2012
Memorial Day observances around the region
WORTHINGTON — The Honor Guard from American Legion Post 5 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3958 will conduct services Monday morning at several local venues: 8:30 a.m., Garden of Memories; 9 a.m., St. Mary’s Cemetery; 9:30 a.m. Worthington Cemetery; and 10 a.m., Freedom Veterans Memorial Park. Pastor John Stewart will officiate at the services.By Daily Globe , May 24, 2012
WASO performs Memorial Day tribute concert
WORTHINGTON — All tuned up and ready to play —that’s the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra (WASO), with its 50-some string, wind and percussion musicians set to entertain in a patriotic-themed concert Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Memorial Auditorium.
By Jane Turpin Moore , May 22, 2012
Letter: Memorial Day participation appreciated
We want to thank all the people that helped make Memorial Day happen at the cemeteries.By Worthington Memorial Day Committee , June 09, 2010
Column: Memorial Day has passed, but soldiers' stories keep coming
WORTHINGTON — I know. Memorial Day is past. In a warrior nation, stories of wars and of the veterans of wars never cease, however.By Ray Crippen , June 05, 2010
Letter: Kudos given for Round Lake event
By John Koster, Post 461 Adjutant, Round Lake , June 04, 2010
In honor on Memorial Day
May 31, 2010
Round Lake Memorial Day service honors locals who answered call of duty
May 31, 2010
Memorial Day programs slated in region
May 27, 2010
Column: Memorial Day, and a poem
WORTHINGTON — As summer approaches, our nation recognizes the last Monday in May. It became a tradition to honor soldiers who had died during the Civil War.By Al Swanson, Daily Globe Historical Columnist , May 19, 2010
New tables, bench added at Freedom Vets’ Park
By Julie Buntjer , June 30, 2009
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