VFW, Auxiliary Commemorate Loyalty Day

At their monthly meeting held Tuesday, May 19, members of Fayette Memorial VFW Post No. 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange commemorated Loyalty Day and Memorial Day. They heard a presentation about Loyalty Day given by VFW Post Commander Richard Gray. Loyalty Day, always celebrated on May 1, is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for recognizing the heritage of American Freedom. Also, Memorial Day, observed on May 25 in 2026, is a day to honor all U.S. Military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. Members enjoyed fellowship and dinner that included a special cake for the occasion. VFW Post No. 5254 members and officers from left, Scott Jones, John D. Marburger, Glenn Altwein, Commander Richard Gray, Bob Connelly, Weldon Koenig, Lance Nickel and Joe Kruppa. VFW Auxiliary No. 5254 officers from left, Becky Leer, Phyllis Chavarria, President Marilyn Kothmann, Laura Jones, Elizabeth Kallus, and Mary Gray.