Oconee Residents Invited to Gather in Remembrance of Those Who've Died in Military Service

The Oconee Veterans Memorial Day Foundation is presenting a ceremony Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Vince Dooley, a former Marine, will be the honorary guest speaker at an event Memorial Day remembering those who have died in military service.  Oconee residents are invited to attend the ceremony, which will held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the Oconee Veterans Memorial. A Hot Thomas BBQ lunch will follow the ceremony and will be held at the senior center.  The ceremony is free to attend, but if you would like to have lunch, reservations are required and the cost is $10, of which proceeds will be returned to the foundation. Guests are also asked to consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Oconee Veterans Memorial. Residents can register online at www.regonline.com/memorialday2013 or call 706-769-3965. 

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How Do You Plan to Spend Memorial Day?

Barbecues and beach trips are great, but that's not what makes this holiday important. What do you have planned for this day of remembrance?

Memorial Day is more than just time off from work and the beginning of summer- it's a chance to commemorate those who have sacrificed their lives in the country's service. Locally there are a number of events and services planned offering folks the opportunity to observe the holiday together.  Do you know anyone who has served and lost friends? Are you a veteran whose thoughts are with the memory of a fellow soldier who fell on foreign soil?  Please share your thoughts, plans or memories of those who were lost to war in the comments section below.

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Sharon Swanepoel

4:21 pm on Monday, May 28, 2012

Ahh, Kim. I figured that's where you would be. Happy Memorial Day!   more ›

Do You Know the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

These two days honoring the military are often confused.

Do you know what distinguishes Memorial Day from Veterans Day? Memorial Day is specifically set aside for those killed in battle or who died of wounds suffered in war. Veterans Day is meant to honor all U.S. veterans, living or dead. Do you find some people don't know the distinction? Why do you suppose that is? Tell us in the comments.

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Vanzetta Evans

6:23 pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012

We should make it a practice to thank those who serve every day. Memorial Day... Veteran's Day... Tuesday...   more ›

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- May 30

It's Memorial Day -- a day to remember the brave men and women throughout our nation's history who have died while serving in the military.

1. Memorial Day will be hot and full of sunshine.  Highs will climb into the low to mid 90s. 2. The Athens/Oconee Junior Women's Club holds a 5K Run/Walk at the Classic Center from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. to raise money for schools, children, and women in Oconee and Athens-Clarke counties. 3. A Memorial Day Celebration will be held at Memorial Park in Athens from noon until 3 p.m.  There will be activities that everyone in the family can enjoy.   The event is free. 4. The 2011 season of the Ashford Manor Concerts on the Lawn series continues with The Splitz.  Gates open at 5 p.m., and the main act hits the stage at 7 p.m. 5. Fox's Pizza is raising money for the Extra Special People, Inc. by donating a portion of sales from every "wESPie" sold …

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Businesses and DAR Hold Memorial Day Weekend Celebration For Military Families

Young and old alike enjoyed games, food, and live music as they celebrated and honored members of the military and their families on Saturday in Watkinsville.

There’s nothing quite like the images of red, white, and blue bunting,  gleeful children,  hotdogs and homemade cakes on Memorial Day weekend to put you in a patriotic mood. This was the scene at Dory’s Hearth Home and Patio on Saturday during "A Celebration honoring the families of the Military Service Men, Women and Veterans of our Country." Dory’s Hearth Home and Patio, Art on the Side, and Industrial Mechanical, Inc. co-sponsored the event. A warm breeze carried Celtic traditional voice and instrument from the featured Athens Ceili Band.  The musicians encouraged event-goers to dance a jig as they played flute, guitar, accordion, and drum on a hay bale. American flags adorned the stage. Bright red and blue tents housed smiling Oconee …

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