Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 27th. Banks and government offices will be closed today, as well as no school. Here are local area events in recognition of this day.
Pinedale: 9:00AM: Memorial Day poppies available in Pinedale American Legion Auxiliary will have poppies available at the Pinedale Post Office and Ridley's starting at 9AM. Certain local businesses will hae cans available for donations. 10:00AM: Memorial Day Services in Pinedale hosted by the Pinedale VFW and American Legion at the Veteran's Memorial in the American Legion Park. Everyone is invited to attend. 11:00AM: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a ceremony at the Pinedale Cemetery. It will involve laying wreaths where the American Legion memorial cannon is located. 12:30PM: There will be a free lunch for veterans and their families at the VFW Post on 1033 West Pine Street in Pinedale.
Big Piney: 11:00AM: Memorial Day Services in Big Piney American Legion Post No. 78 will host a service honoring local veterans at 11AM at Plainview Cemetery. Special guest speaker Sublette County Sheriff K.C. Lehr. A picnic luncheon will be held immediately following the ceremony at the cemetery. Everyone is invited to attend.