Event to honor veterans, offer games for kids

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation?s service. A Veterans Memorial Celebration is scheduled for tomorrow at the National Guard Armory to do just that.

Morrison First Baptist Church and Living Waters Church will be holding the event.

?We are thankful that we are Americans and we are thankful to those who served our country,? said Chris Sparkman, the pastor of both churches. ?We are especially thankful to those who gave their lives and we think it is important that our community recognizes those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and the liberties we have.?

Boy Scout Troop 499 will recite the ?Pledge of Allegiance,? the VFW will be holding a 21-gun salute and the guest speaker will be 1st Sgt. Timothy Howard.

The day will include a performance by the Morrison First Baptist drama team and The Pelhams. McMinnville Fire Department will make an appearance.

Included in the activities will be a rock climbing wall, dunking booth, face painting and prizes. Along with the free entertainment, there will also be free ice cream, hot dogs and drinks.

As all Memorial Days are, this event will go to remember and give thanks but also as a family oriented activity.

?It should be fun,? said Sparkman. ?Hopefully it will be a good time with a good family environment. Maybe it will instill within some of our kids the sacrifice that was made for them.?

The memorial is open to the public and will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning and last until about 2 p.m. For more information, contact Morrison First Baptist at 635-2795.