Cullman VFW plans active approach to Memorial Day

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Cullman’s VFW is preparing for its annual flag display on U.S. Highway 31. (Cullman Tribune file photo)

CULLMAN, Ala. – In the leadup to Memorial Day on May 30, Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 has a full slate of activities, including its annual placement of American flags along U.S. Highway 31 and on veterans’ graves in local cemeteries.

Post Commander Brian Monk shared, “There is a quote by Elie Wiesel: ‘Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory there would be no civilization, no future.’ That quote I think now more than ever, given the state of the world, is crucial and that we should find reasons not only to honor and observe the fallen, but come out as a community and fellowship as much as possible.”

Calendar of events

Monday, May 16

Bible Study 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Girl Scouts 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17

Lunch 11:00 a.m. – chicken enchilada casserole, beans and rice, $6 per plate

Wednesday, May 18

Veterans’ Night, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 19

Disabled American Veterans meeting

Friday, May 20

Bingo, doors open 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 21

Armed Forces Day

Sunday, May 22

District 1 meeting at Falkville Post, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, May 23

Bible Study 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Girl Scouts 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24

Lunch 11:00 a.m. – hamburger steak, $6 per plate

Wednesday, May 25

Veterans’ Night, 7:00 p.m. – William Carter will speak about his time in Iraq.

Thursday, May 26

Placing flags on U.S. Highway 31, meet at post 8:30 a.m.

Friday, May 27

Placing flags at cemetery, meet at cemetery 9:00 a.m.

Bingo, doors open 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 28

Memorial Day service at Veterans Park, 10:00 a.m.

Social with live music for members and their guests, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 29

Monthly staff meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Memorial Day, Monday, May 30

Bible Study 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Girl Scouts 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

For more information about Cullman VFW Post 2214, visit https://www.facebook.com/cullmanVFWPost or call 256-739-6611.

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W.C. Mann

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