Memorial Day Activities

[AMVETS POST 46]

AMVETS Post 46 and the Beaver Island Friends of Veterans have some events over Memorial Day weekend that we would like to everyone to be aware of.

On Sunday the 29th we are having out pancake breakfast at the Holy Cross-hall from 8AM to noon. This is one of three fundraising events we have every year. We'll have pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, (these are fresh eggs), fruit, coffee, milk and tea. The money raised goes to support island veterans, a scholarship for graduates of the school and maintenance of the Veterans Memorial Park. Jack Spanhak and Jim Latta are the leaders of this activity.

On Monday the 30th weâ??ll have a Memorial service at the park and this year the United States Coast Guard has agreed to conduct a fly-over with one of their rescue helicopters, however this is subject to availability and weather. We donâ??t know the exact time be we are hoping to have the ceremony around 11:00 AM.

Alvin Lafreniere will read the names of those men from the Island who died in the service of their county and weâ??ll recognize veterans with ties to the Island who passed away last year.

Also if anyone has flags that are in bad shape please bring them to the ceremony and we will dispose of them on June 12th at our Annual Flag Disposal ceremony.

Again, Post 46 and the Beaver Island Friends of Veterans want to thank everyone for their support.