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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day tribute in Pooler honors WWII airmen
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—A powerful Memorial Day tradition continues today in Pooler, where thousands of flags remind us of the true cost of freedom. The closing ceremony for 'Flags for the Fallen' is set for Monday morning, with local leaders honoring our heroes. Today's Memorial Day event honors the large military population in the Coastal Empire and wraps up a multi-day display honoring the airmen of World War II. It's expected to draw a large crowd. The city of Pooler and the Mighty Eighth Museum are hosting their annual Memorial Day ceremony together that concludes the annual 'Flags for the Fallen' event, which features 26,000 American flags, each representing a fallen WWII airman. Today's program includes a wreath-laying, a prayer, the national anthem, and the pledge of allegiance. The event will also include local leaders. Congressman Buddy Carter and Mayor Karen Williams will deliver remarks. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. this morning. The community is invited to reflect on this holiday and remember those who gave their lives for our country. All are welcome today, and it's a chance to stand among thousands of flags and remember the airmen who never came home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
BREAKING: Fire at Mighty Eighth Museum
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — UPDATE: The Mighty Eighth Museum issued this statement about today's fire: 'We are grateful to our staff and the City Pooler Fire-Rescue team for their quick response,' said Dawn Brosnan, Director of Communications and Marketing. 'We remain committed to honoring those who served, and all Memorial Day weekend events—including Flags for the Fallen—will proceed as scheduled. We look forward to welcoming visitors throughout this important weekend of remembrance.' ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just after noon Thursday, Pooler Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. The building was evacuated. An electrical issue was discovered in one of the exhibits, causing sparking and a burning odor. Crews isolated the power source and made sure there were no additional issues in the building. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Firefighters are on the scene at the National Mighty Eighth Museum in Pooler. Officials tell WSAV the building was evacuated. It's believed a small fire may have started in a light fixture somewhere in the building. The incident was confined to the Escape Innovation Division. No flames or smoke was visible. Firefighters continue to assess the situation. WSAV has a crew on the scene and will update with details as they become available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
