August 13, 2024 - World War II came to an end with the formal surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and this day has become known as VJ Day (Victory over Japan).
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will hold an observance on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center.
The program will begin at 9am with a Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance; a Memorial Wreath will then be placed on the Veterans Memorial in honor, and Taps will be played to end the program.
Your program host US Army Vietnam Veteran Sr. Vice Commander Kenneth Ramsey cordially invites the public to remember their fellow Americans and their sacrifices.
