Memorial Day Program is the first patriotic event for College Station's new American Legion post

This podcast is a visit with the commander of Aggieland American Legion Post #1938 Roy May Jr. and WTAW's Bill Oliver.This year's local observance of Memorial Day will be at Veterans Park near the Never Forget garden.This is the first patriotic event for the American Legion's new post in College Station.The first commander of Aggieland legion post 1938 is Roy May Jr. His father is the Memorial Day program's featured speaker.May said other organizations involved in the Memorial Day program are the VFW, the Marine Corps League, Wreaths Across America, and other veterans service organizations.Monday's program, which starts at 11, will be followed by a time of socializing that includes a free lunch.The Aggieland legion, which received its charter earlier this year, meets on the third Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at College Station fire station #6 at University and Tarrow.News release from Aggieland American Legion Post 1938:Aggieland American Legion Post 1938 and the Marine Corps League Brazos Valley Detachment #1391 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 am on Monday, May 26 at the Never Forget Garden at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station Texas as a solemn remembrance to honor America’s fallen heroes.Post 1938 Commander Roy May Jr., Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, Class of ’15 will give opening remarks. May served in the 82nd Airborne and deployed to Iraq. He was also a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard” which guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.The Keynote Speaker is Roy May, Sr., Class of ’66 and Retired U.S. Army Colonel who served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. May Sr. served in the 82nd Airborne, earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and the Legion of Merit. He taught American History and Management at the U.S. Military Academy, LeTourneau University in Houston, and Texas A & M University.The Brazos Valley Chorale will perform The National Anthem, and the ceremony will conclude with the laying of a wreath at the monument replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.The observance of Memorial Day preserves the important purpose of a solemn commemoration to ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes, and their families are never forgotten.The public is welcome to attend the ceremony, and all veterans and their families are especially encouraged to attend. Hotdogs and lawn games will follow the ceremony.This is the first patriotic event for Aggieland Post 1938 which was just formed this year. The Charter members of the Post chose the number 1938, the year in which the City of College Station was incorporated.