A trio of area Memorial Day ceremonies will honor citizens who died defending American freedom on Monday, May 27.
The first of the events will begin at 10 a.m. at Hilltop Cemetery.
That ceremony, conducted by the American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard, will include a flyover by the San Juan Flyers, a flag ceremony, prayers and the playing of taps.
At 11 a.m., a service will be held at the Allison/Tiffany Cemetery, located at 807 County Road 329.
The service will be followed by a potluck dinner at the Allison Grange Hall located at 2622 County Road 329.
Then, at 7 p.m., there will be another observance of Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park on Vista Drive.
That event, put on by the Archuleta County Veterans for Veterans and American Legion, will feature a flag ceremony, rifle salute and prayers.
It will also feature a luminaria display.
All are welcome at the events.
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