AMVETS (211 N. Morton Ave, Morton PA) in Morton will be hosting a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27th at 10:00am for all local residents.
The service will include Past State Commander, Harry Mirra as the M.C. and LTC USA John Doran as the main speaker. The service itself will honor all the deceased veterans, members of the Armed Forces and Auxiliary members throughout American. The service is expected to include a relaxed and straightforward discussion led in part by LTC Doran, who served a tour of duty in Irag, on the citizens and state of affairs in Afghanistan.
The AMVETS will also include special honorable mentions to local school students for their Americanism participation in flag drawing, poster and essay contests. 3rd Vice Commander Lynn Byron has worked with local schools during this project such as Our Lady of Angels, Notra Dame de Lourdes, St. Eugene’s, St. Francis, St. Gabriel and Holy Cross.