Memorial Day Honored In LG With Ceremony

Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day and first celebrated in 1868, was not officially declared a national holiday until 1971. At the Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home, a Memorial Day ceremony was held to recognize the service and dedication of Fayette County veterans. Amber Belvill-Carroll of the Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home gave a welcome speech, then Rev. Steve Sauser of St. John the…