REMEMBERING MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day is a time to remember our veterans of all wars. The Boy Scouts have placed flags on the graves of the deceased veterans in the local cemeteries. Ceremonies will be held and patriotic speeches made. It is also a time we remember our deceased loved ones. Our cemeteries will be decorated with flags and flowers throughout.
At one time the Waterville American Legion Post would meet at the Legion Hall on Mechanic Street, line up with flag and military men in front, followed by the Waterville American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, Boys Scouts and sometimes decorated bikes. They would stop at the Waterville bridge where two junior girls would throw a wreath in the river to remember those that died at sea. The Anthony Wayne High School Band would be marching with people along the route cheering as they played. Everyone would follow the parade up Farnsworth Road to the cemetery where speeches and band music would be heard near the statue in front of the cemetery. Later as the men and women were unable to march up the hill they started meeting at the Stitt Park and walking to the cemetery from there.
On May 31 at 11:00 AM we all will meet at the Veterans Memorial in the Wakeman Cemetery at 621 Farnsworth Road where Whitehouse American Legion is in charge of the services at both Whitehouse and Waterville. The Waterville American Legion has disbanded due to becoming a small group. It makes you feel proud when the Anthony Wayne Marching Band comes marching down the driveway. Boy Scout Troop 101 will be included in the ceremony. Arnie Elton U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War will be the speaker. The traditional ceremony to honor the dead will be held. Hope to see all of you there!