The Oley Valley American Legion Post #878 hosted two events in observance of Memorial Day on Sunday, May 25.
The Legion Post held 21-gun salutes at the cemeteries of Oley Grace Church, St. Paul’s Lobachsville, Pleasantville, Oley Spangsville Church, Oley Line and Spies Church.
At 6 p.m., the Legion hosted a parade starting at the Oley Valley Area High School, going up Main Street to the Friedens Church Cemetery where there was a religious service, guest speaker, and a 21-gun salute honoring the veterans at that cemetery.
The guest speaker was John Henschel, an Air Force Police K-9 dog handler from 1966-1970. He is retired from Graterford Prison as corrections officer and vocational employment coordinator.
Source: Berkshire mont
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