Lynchburg holds Memorial Day observance
Bob Brown for the Lynchburg First Church of Christ offered prayers at the Memorial Day service, both for the living and to honor those we remember. (Photos courtesy of Trigg Pendleton of Lynchburg Masonic Lodge 178.)
By Brian Vance
The annual Memorial Day observance in the Village of Lynchburg was held on Sunday, May 26 at noon.
Guest speakers were Suzette Heller, U.S. Army, representing the Save-A-Warrior program in Highland County, currently the number one program in the United States working to prevent veteran suicide, and Elaine Williams of the Lynchburg Historical Society, presenting a biographical history of a local casualty of war.
There was a parade from the Old School Park to the Lynchburg Masonic Cemetery led by the Lynchburg Police and Fire Departments and Scout Troop 120, who presented the flag as the Highland County Veterans Honor Guard gave salute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
David Meister, in period Civil War uniform, read a declaration from President James A. Garfield regarding Memorial Day, while his wife, Sarah Meister, presented a song for the occasion. The Meisters' son played bagpipes during the parade.
Bob Brown for the Lynchburg First Church of Christ offered prayers at the event, both for the living and to honor those we remember.
After the event at the cemetery, the village hosted a community picnic where a local living veteran, Jack Greenwood, was honored.
The event was coordinated by the Lynchburg Masonic Lodge and the Village of Lynchburg. Below are members of the Highland County Veterans Honor Guard.
