MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

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MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

The American Legion Post 120 will hold its annual Memorial Day service Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at the Legion Home, 222 South Liberty St. in Waynesboro. The public is invited to attend this outdoor tribute to our fallen members of the military. We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!

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