Memorial Day is so much more than a three day weekend, initially named Decoration Day.
courtesy time.com
Here are some events set to remember those who have died serving in American armed forces:
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May 25 – 31 Vitalant Memorial Day Blood Drive 1503 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette
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May 25th Barksdale Wounded Warrior Benefit at La Pay E Bas Campground and all-day benefit in Eunice.
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May 26th Rayne Memorial Day Event at the American Legion home at 10:30 a.m.
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May 26th City of Crowley Memorial Day Program at the Rice Theatre at 3 p.m.
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May 27th Welsh Memorial Day Celebration at the Welsh Community Center at 2 p.m.
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May 27th Lafayette Memorial Day Prayer Service at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery at 3 p.m.
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May 27th Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery Memorial Day event at noon
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May 27th Fountain Memorial Cemetery Memorial Day Service at 9 a.m.
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May 27th Memorial Day Ceremony “We Must Never Forget” St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial, Opelousas 10:30 a.m.
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May 27th Church Point Memorial Day closing ceremony at Church Point Depot at 6 p.m.
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May 27th Memorial Day Ceremony in New Iberia at Bouligny Plaza from 6-8 p.m.
