Memorial Day programs to honor heroes on Monday

Published 11:10 am Friday, May 25, 2018

There are plenty of chances to honor our nation’s fallen military on Memorial Day.

The first will be with a special event at 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 618 Block St. in Port Neches. The Rev. Kevin “Kikker” McWilliams will be the speaker in the event sponsored by Oak Bluff, Dews Memorials and Melancon’s Funeral Home.

A second event will begin with music at 2 p.m. and the ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 7626 Texas 73 not far from the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge in Port Arthur.

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The guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R-Tx.

Jefferson County Commissioner Brent Weaver said there would be activities and displays on hand during the annual event.

“As a veteran myself I appreciate everyone coming out and taking time to pause of reflect on the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Weaver said.