The veterans memorial near Morgan City Hall makes a poignant point about the cost of war. To observe Memorial Day, VFW Post 4222 will have a ceremony from 11 a.m.-noon Monday at Morgan City Cemetery to honor all deceased veterans.
The Daily Review/Bill Decker
Remembering the fallen
A Memorial Day service and Freedom Ride will take place in the Tri-City area this holiday weekend as organizers remember those who served their country.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4222 will host its Memorial Day Ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Monday at Morgan City Cemetery to honor all deceased veterans. Officials will also hold a Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. Monday at the Fallen Warriors Memorial in Morgan City adjacent to the auditorium.
With the help of the Marine Corps League, the Fallen Warriors Committee will salute those 48 local soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who gave their lives protecting Americans’ way of life.
On Sunday, American Legion Riders Post 328 will hold its 17th annual Freedom Ride and Pig Roast. The ride starts at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium at 9 a.m. Members place wreaths at Blue Star Markers throughout the area to honor fallen veterans.
Ride registration and guest speakers begin at 8 a.m. The cost is $15 per ride and $10 per passenger and includes a plate lunch. All vehicles are welcome. T-shirts are $20 each on the day of the ride. Those who don’t want to ride may join participants at the end of the ride at noon at Friend’s Tavern, 6701 La. 182 in Morgan City. Lunch is $10 for those not participating in the ride.
Proceeds support charitable activities, local veterans and related causes. There will be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, auction, live music and karaoke.