sacrifice

Selma celebrates Memorial Day and honors the gift of freedom

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Folks in Selma spent Memorial Day enjoying the day with family and friends — and honoring the sacrifice of the men and women who made it all possible. The local VFW Post hosted the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning at Memorial Stadium. The community takes time out each year to recognize the men and…

Energy Institute of Alabama Honors Linemen for Hard Work, Sacrifice

When power needs to be restored after a storm, it is up to linemen to get the electricity up and running again. Those workers were honored for their hard work and sacrifice on Monday, otherwise known as Lineman Appreciation Day. The event was hosted by the Energy Institute of Alabama in Montgomery.  Employees from electric companies represented by the EIA…

Ceremony in Selma Honors Ultimate Sacrifice

From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Selma remember the men and women who have fought and died to preserve and protect the American way of life. A large crowd gathered in front of the eternal flame at Memorial Stadium this morning for a ceremony honoring their sacrifice. VFW Post 3016 in Selma oversees the ceremony each year. Members say…