When I was younger, going to Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas on Armed Forces Day was an important occasion. Veterans Day and Memorial Day were revered in a city where the military presence was strong. Recent politicians have called for replacing these solemn occasions with holidays celebrating American victories in World War I and World War II. To do that would be to undermine what makes the Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day special.
For more than a decade Trinity Episcopal Church has hosted the Elmore County Tribute to Veterans Concert and Gallery of Honor to recognize loc…
The mission was critical Thursday as D’Mya Rawls walked the halls of Wetumpka Elementary School.
Students from Holtville and Elmore County high schools came to Wetumpka High School for the school’s annual veterans day program.
In honor of those who served in the United States military, Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka held its annual Tribute to Veterans event on …
Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka will host Elmore County’s Annual Musical Tribute to Veterans beginning at 4 p.m. Monday.