News : American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 & Bear Creek neighbors Honor the Fallen

Members of the local American Legion took time to honor their fallen on Memorial Day

More than 130 people gathered at the Bear Creek Church and Cemetery to remember loved ones on Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the local American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57, held a brief ceremony, The men and women of the legion lowered a wreath into the river in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

A group of about 40 gathered for the ceremony.

North of town, the Bear Creek Church community held a service with more than 130 people in attendance. The church committee held a breakfast with a service following at the Bear Creek Cemetery located next to and across the road from the church. 

Thank you to all who put these services together each year!

Bear Creek Photos courtesy of Okee Walker.