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The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will once again sponsor the Annual Memorial Day Commemoration on May 26, 2025, at the First Security Bank Veterans Plaza in Mountain Home. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m., with Alley White American Legion Post 52 serving as the host organization.
David E. Butts will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event, which will feature keynote speaker Captain Randy Malone, USN Retired. Captain Malone, who also serves as the Chairman of the USS Arkansas Commissioning Committee, will deliver an inspiring address to honor fallen veterans.
Chaplain Michael Nighbert, Chaplain of Alley White Post 52, will lead the invocation, and the national anthem will be performed by Raquel Houk. KTLO Radio will provide the event’s sound and broadcast, with musical accompaniment throughout the ceremony.
The colors will be presented by participating Veterans Organizations, and the Honor Guard of Alley White American Legion Post 52 will perform military honors.
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to enjoy complimentary cupcakes and coffee at VFW Post 3246.
In the event of inclement weather, including tornado warnings or heavy rain, the ceremony will be canceled.
For more information, contact the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council or Alley White American Legion Post 52.
