ROANOKE, Va. – The solemnness of the Day of Remembrance was felt in Star City on Monday.
A ceremony was held at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown Roanoke honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our freedom.
Dr. Brenda Hale, a retired sergeant from the U.S. Army, spoke with Mayor Joe Cobb today about the importance of understanding the day’s true meaning.
“So we have a due diligence...we have to pay homage to our fallen soldiers.”
Dr. Brenda Hale, retired sergeant from the U.S. Army
The event ended with a ceremonial wreath laying at the Freedom Plaza, a silent thank you to the few who gave it all.