27-05-2025
Arab VFW Post honors service members who ‘made the ultimate sacrifice'
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Veterans of Foreign Wars Arab Post #2662 hosted a Memorial Day Service, honoring those who gave their lives while serving and the family members they left behind.
'Today, we really focus on those who made the ultimate sacrifice,' said Arab VFW Post #2662 Commander Randall Brown. 'You know, when the nation called, they answered that call. They went out and they made that sacrifice in order for us to continue to live as a country as we are, live free.'
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Brown said we enjoy the benefits of that sacrifice everyday, so on Memorial Day, it is important everyone take the time to remember the veterans who gave their lives.
'Enjoy your time with your families, but always remember what it's truly about,' Brown said.
Monday's service included a rifle salute and a ceremony honoring the service members who never came home.
'Members of our procession of arms are missing from our midst,' said VFW Auxiliary President Kay Gedling. 'They are commonly called POWs or MIAs. We call them brothers.'
The Senior Vice Commander of Marshall County's Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Thomas Bodine, shared memories of a friend who died while serving in Vietnam.
'James Earl gave his life so this county could be free,' Bodine said.
Eight men from Marshall County are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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