Memorial Day events to honor fallen soldiers

A number of events are planned to remember soldiers who died defending our freedom this Memorial Day. 

The City of Olive Branch will have its annual Memorial Day service at Blocker Cemetery, 9441 Pigeon Roost Road, on Monday, May 26, beginning at 9 a.m.

The 14th annual service provided by the Knights of Columbus honors more than 200 veterans. The tribute will include the firing of a cannon and a helicopter flyover.

Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, at 290 Goodman Rd E, in Southaven will have its Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. It will be held outside and those attending are asked to follow the signs.  

The DeSoto County Veterans Park and Rolling Thunder MS Chapter 2 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Post #134, 2520 Goodman Road, in Horn Lake at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. The American Legion post is also serving free hot dogs after the ceremony until 5 p.m.