At 2 p.m. today, WoodmenLife Chapter 54 will participate in a 2 p.m. “In Honor and Remembrance” ceremony at the Piney Grove UM Church, 102 Fernbank Road, in Steens. The public is invited.
The ceremony — “In Honor and Remembrance: Woodmen Salutes America’s Heroes” — will include recognition of the police officers, firefighters, members of the armed forces and others who help safeguard the community and nation throughout the year.
The ceremony will include presentation of a flag and flag pole to Piney Grove Church. Participating in the event will be members of WoodmenLife Chapter 54, including Bob and Frances Daniel and Joe and Dot Hendrix. Representing WoodmenLife will be Leonard Smith of Columbus. Handheld flags will be given to all in attendance.
WoodmenLife was founded in 1890 as a nonprofit organization.
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