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 Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Veterans

Memorial on the grounds of the History Courthouse in Center.  

 

 

 

The program will begin at 10:00 am and the names of those from Shelby County

lost in the pacific war that are buried overseas or still missing in action

will be read.  A memorial wreath will be placed on the Veterans Memorial in

honor.  Taps will be played to end the program.  The public as always is

cordially invited.