VFW and American Legion Host Memorial Day Parade

After a busy morning beneath the clouds and spring rain, the American Legion began the weekend honoring our deceased by placing flags at the headstones of Veterans buried in the Malta Cemetery. The volunteers showed up at 8 a.m. and by 9:30 a.m. the mission was accomplished. In addition to the American Legion members, VFW members, VFW Auxiliary members, American Legion Auxiliary Sons of the Legion, and Cub Scout troops pitched in on the community service effort.

Monday with a slight breeze gently blowing the red, white and blue of our nation's flag, the annual Memorial Day Parade was led by th...