GRAVETTE -- A Memorial Day program, hosted by the Gravette American Legion, Post 25, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, in Hillcrest Cemetery at Gravette.
Third District Congressman Steve Womack will be the featured speaker. He will be introduced by State Senator Jim Hendren. A flag flown over the nation's capitol will be presented to a prominent member of the community.
The Gravette High School band will provide patriotic music throughout the program. The Legion post will fly the Avenue of Flags throughout the cemetery, with smaller flags at veterans' grave sites.
All veterans, their families and the community at large are invited to attend and participate in the program to honor those who have served or are still serving in the nation's armed forces.
Hillcrest Cemetery is located on Arkansas Highway 59, just north of the intersection with Highway 72 in Gravette. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Gravette Civic Center, located at Charlotte and Fourth, S.E.
General News on 05/21/2014