Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26th at 3pm in Southport, NC

American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony

The Richard H. Stewart, Jr. American Legion Post 543 will hold a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at 3pm on Monday, May 26 at the Veterans Memorial adjacent to the St. James Town Hall on Route 211. All local communities are invited to attend. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Ilario Pantano, Director of the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs. Colors will be presented by the Post 543 Honor Guard, a wreath will be placed at the Veterans Memorial and Taps will be played. Seating will be provided for all attendees at the Veterans Memorial. Parking is limited and carpooling is strongly encouraged. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place inside the St James Community Center.