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 Friday, September 1, 2017 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.  If you know of a WW II

Veteran that served in the Pacific and can attend or you would like to

represent them, please contact Post QM Larry Hume 598-2976.  The public as

always is cordially invited.