Former presidential helicopter pilot Bluffton Memorial Day speaker
Bluffton's traditional Memorial Day observation is Monday, May 30.
A parade and ceremony is sponsored by the Bluffton American Legion Post 382. The parade forms at 9:15 a.m. in front of the town hall and begins at 9:30 a.m. Parade units include the Bluffton High School marching band, scout and Legion members.
The parade will conclude at Maple Grove Cemetery. A service there is planned at 10 a.m. Don Klinger, a former U.S. Marine Corps Presidential Helicopter pilot, is the speaker.
Following the parade, the Legion will hold a Harlan's chicken barbecue in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. Serving is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 and are available from any Legion member or at the John Wagner Nationwide agency.
The menu includes one-half barbecue chicken, baked potato, green beans and roll. Carry-outs are sold in the drive-through service at the parking lot.Persons are encourage to purchase tickets prior to Memorial Day.
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