AmericanFlagThe Perry Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 206 and American Legion Post 85 in Perry will again host their annual Memorial Day program Monday.

It takes place at the Perry Performing Arts Center starting at 10am and this year’s event will include a special visit from French government dignitaries who will present World War II veteran Mahlon Conaway with the French Legion of Honor award.

The program will also include patriotic song performances, readings and speeches.

The event is free to attend and open to the public.

In addition, the Minburn American Legion Post 99 will also host a Memorial Day program Monday at local cemeteries.  This year’s event features speaker Terry McCannahan and bugler Emily Judd.  It takes place at the Brown Cemetery at 9:30am, Kimrey Cemetery at 10 o’clock, Elmwood Cemetery at 10:30 and Raccoon River Bridge at 11am.

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