good morning

good morning

A Day to Honor OUR Military Heroes

The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat

The soldier’s last tattoo;

No more on Life’s parade shall meet

That brave and fallen few.

On fame’s eternal camping ground

Their silent tents to spread,

And glory guards, with solemn round,

The bivouac of the dead.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this, the first stanza of Theodore O’Hara’s poem “Bivouac of the Dead,” is found on McClellan Gate, the original entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. In 2001, the National Cemetery Administration began installing new cast- aluminum plaques featuring the stanza in all the national cemeteries as well as national cemeteries under development as a way to honor fallen military heroes.

O’Hara’s poem was first read as a memorial 160 years ago in 1850 at a dedication of a monument to mark the many casualties suffered by the 2nd Kentucky Regiment of Foot Volunteers who fought at the Battle of Buena Vista in February 1847.

Memorial Day breakfast

The East Palestine Firemen’s Association will host a Memorial Day breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. today at the Clark Street Station.

The cost is $5. Those under age 8 eat for free.

ART show

The Lamplight Art Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Monday at 2838 state Route 7 in New Waterford. The event will feature live music performed by local musicians, demonstrations with Paper Alice making paper products using junk mail, grass, flowers and spices and chainsaw carving.

Community calendar

The Southington Community Calendar will be on sale during the Memorial Day Festival in the parking lot of the Southington Methodist Church today. The calendars are $6 and include listings for birthdays and anniversaries.

For information, or to order a calendar, call 330-898-4919 or 330-898-4743.