Church service Sept. 1 honors WWII veterans

Veterans who served in World War II will be honored in a program being led by the Rev. Ray Skyles, pastor of The Way of the Cross Baptist Church located on Melody Lane. It is scheduled Sept. 1 beginning at 7 p.m.

Winfred Casey, former Warren County veterans service officer, will be the principle speaker and will represent the U.S. Army. Others explaining what life was like in the Armed Services during the war years will be Harry Ghrist, U.S. Navy; Thurman P. Ward, U.S. Army Corps; and George McCarver, U.S. Marine Corps.

While our country was at war, life had to go on and on the home front people were also making sacrifices. Wilma Jean Ward will relate what it was like to use ration stamps placed on everyday items, as well as the experience of having a loved one serving overseas.

In addition to the speakers’ presentations will be prayers and patriotic singing. Following the program, refreshments will be served in Rhey Ward Fellowship Hall.

Members of the church extend an invitation to all as they celebrate the 57th anniversary of the official signing of the Japanese surrender ending World War II.