The observance in Sylacauga featured the laying of a wreath at the War Memorials on Ft. Williams.
Hundreds of residents attended the Pell City Memorial Day observance Monday, held at the war memorial in front of the St. Clair County Courthouse in Pell City.
Talladega held a day-long Memorial Day observance Monday.
Pell City, Talladega and Sylacauga residents gathered in their respective cities, paying homage to valiant local heroes.
“It is great to see such a large crowd,” said Stan Batemon, St. Clair County Commission chairman and a veteran. “It cheers veterans’ hearts, and we need it.”
Batemon read a letter his mother had written him while he was serving overseas at the Memorial Day observance in Pell City.
He said Memorial Day is not just to honor the individuals who died serving our nation.
“It is also to honor the families and friends of those who died,” he said. “Parts of us die every time there is a war.”
Pell City’s Memorial Day observance also featured patriotic songs, a brief history and reading of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” a reading of the poem “Freedom,” a wreath laying at the memorial monument, a roll call of fallen heroes, rifle salute, and taps.
Talladega held a day-long event. The event featured a special ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial Monument to honor those who died.
Of special recognition was Terry Lee Merritt, whose name was never included on the Vietnam Monument at Veterans Park until Monday.
Merritt grew up in The Pines neighborhood of Talladega, and was a member of the Talladega High School Class of 1966, where he served as class treasurer.
He lost his life in Vietnam on July 23, 1970.
Merritt’s name was unveiled Monday, with former classmates speaking and sharing memories of him.
The day-long observance also included events at the Courthouse Square, the historical Ritz Theatre, and at the Hall of Heroes at Armstrong-Osborne Public Library.
The observance in Sylacauga featured the laying of a wreath at the War Memorial on Ft. Williams and a brief ceremony at Legion Hall.
Very well said Mr. Gunter. Let's debate issues! After all, everybody knows that you should never discuss religion and politics in polite company. It leads to Crusades and jihads of the sword (point of interest: There are 5 different types of jihads in Islam. It is not a catch-all phrase for holy war as Fox news would have you believe).
Hunch: I would never knowingly disappoint you. Rest assured, I am here monitoring what is said and adding it to the compilations of the annals of my research. If Sun Tzu had been a sociology researcher, he would have done it the same way. Despite the soporific effect that your posts exert upon me, I will continue to read them. However, I won't bother correcting your spelling or grammar anymore. After all, it serves to distinguish the real difference between us.
Invictus,
Howie Goldstein
Also of interest next to that one is an article written by our interim city manager. It seems that our interim city manager is unhappy with the article exposing business behind closed doors. Mr. Stone blast the Daily Home about this article. Considering past city managers ,Mr. Stone has a short time to rave. Life expectancy here as a city manager is very short lived.
Keep up the good work Daily Home and keep us informed. Thank you
If Bosley Alderman had a death certificate, the cause of death would most certainly be listed as ignorance. Not his, mind you, but rather yours. I have beem reviewing past posts and it seems to me that all that he was trying to do was help and all you were doing was attacking him for it; some Christians you are! My conclusion after reading this series of posts is that I have met Muslims with more Christian charity than Hunch has. You religous zealots are seemingly the biggest hypocrites that I have ever known. Now, I know that is a big word so let me break it down. Jesus preached love and understanding of your fellow men....you do the opposite. You are judgmental, close-minded and mean spirited. You don't give a damn about the future of your town or its residents. More likely than not, you are overweight, in poorer than average health and will live shorter years than the national life expectancy. All the while, you are too uneducated to know how to do anything about it. In summary gentleman (and I use that term quite loosely), when it is all said and done in the end...you buried yourselves!
Requiescant in pace,
Howie Goldstein
Hunch I take no credit in his demise. He buried himself.
Several things come to mind...
First, I enjoy a good debate from time to time but this is getting out of hand. I don't like to see religion getting involved to the degree it has. We should be focusing on real problems in Alabama that we can deal with. I know you have the odor problem in Sylacauga and I know we have more problems in my town than I can list.
Second, I think "Howie", whoever he or she is, was made up as a joke. Someone had to put a lot of effort into that; I think I'm a fairly smart guy but I had to look up half the references and names before I understood it.
Third, it should be obvious that Bosley Alderman isn't my real name. It's a pseudonym I've used for many, many years simply because I think it sounds funny.
I would advise everyone just to chill out about this topic. We've had good discussions on this forum throughout time and I think we've really made a difference in some issues - this is getting us nowhere.
It's been fun until lately so this is my last post!
Bosley Alderman (deceased)
Mr. Alderman: Your assumption is correct. I am a Sephardic Jew with lineage tracing back to the Iberian peninsula. I came of age in Denver in the 1960s. This of course would explain my somewhat inflammatory and polemic nature. Sadly, the art of debate is lost to the general masses who argue with diatribe instead of data. My research has led me to believe that the prevalent attitude of Sylacauga runs rampant in many small towns. When you look at the demographics of the southern states and see the rampant rates of obesity, poverty and a generally anachronistic education system, it makes you wonder why the people spend their time worrying about religion and sexual preferences. Nonetheless, I seek to gain understanding of all the points of view and hope to be able to find an educated opinion amongst the finger-pointing and name-calling. I shall keep my eye out for this BG Schenider as a worthy opponent is seemingly as rare as a human getting struck by a meteorite. Yes, I have done my research!
Speakwithoutfear: Thank you for making my point. While I respect your opinion, would it not have more merit if it was written with correct grammar and spelling? While it may not be CONVENIENT for a PROFESSOR to enter into the mix at least it serves to keep it interesting! As far as calling me a flamer, is that an insinuation that I am homosexual? If that were true, I certainly would not admit it. According to Hunch, despite my charitable deeds and lifelong work of educating the men and women who will make tomorrow's world a better place, it will lead to my everlasting damnation.
Hunch: I indeed have a hunch that I struck a nerve. Again, however, your completely emotional response with not one iota of evidence serves to prove my diatribe versus data statement! We are here to engage in debate. If you are so intent on religious zealotry, I am sure that you can find a nice compound somewhere and that Wal-Mart will give you a good deal on bulk sales of Kool Aid. While faith is what we take on blind assumption, fact is what we debate. Therefore, if you intend to parlay with me, please refrain from using "facts" that cannot be proven. Believe what you will but argue what can be researched! For that matter, argue about what matters. The fact is, more people have died in the name of God than Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini combined (think of the Crusades and the Inquisition!). That does not serve to make the world a better place though. However, discussing issues that relate to your town's children (read: the leaders of tomorrow) such as health and education do! Religion is good and it has its place but it will not save them from narrowed arteries, diabetes, cancer and a general ignorance of the world.
God/Yahweh/Allah/Jehovah/Buddha/Shiva/Zeus Bless!
Howie Goldstein
Actually, I can only assume, from your last name, that we share the same Jewish heritage; that alone is enough to set the locals ablaze! I grew up in Brooklyn during the 40s and 50s (I was actually born on Pearl Harbor day - I jokingly say the Japs were dropping bombs on Pearl Harbor and Mrs. Alderman was dropping bombs at Mt. Sinai!
Should we mention the fact that the first books of the Torah were "ours" first?
No, I do not lcive in Sylacauga but visit quite often - you would not believe the problems such a small town can encounter - questionable politics, apathy on the part of most citizens, etc. There is another poster, BG Schneider, who appears to be very intelligent; he makes one think when he debates his point of view - it is not simply rhetoric - he researches his facts, supports his arguments and is a worthy foe!
I hope you will continue posting; your insight breathes fresh air into a rather stale environment.
Sincerely,
Bosley Alderman
Mr. Hunch: First off, I am assuming the mister part based on a reliable pattern of syntax and diction. Please advise me if I am mistaken. I find it most interesting that you would state that your stance against homosexuality is a fact and that you would footnote said statement with the Holy Bible. Considering that the Bible was written by numerous authors over a vast expanse of time (and, for the record, during that historical time period it was completely acceptable for a person to overhear another preaching and then write it down but still name the speaker as the author) how is using the Bible to quote facts any more reliable than Wikipedia? In fact, it seems to me that Wikipedia is more accurate because it often times is footnoted with factual sources. Furthermore, because of documented instances of the early church picking and choosing what parts of the Bible suited and didn't suit their purpose (e.g. The Two Councils of Nicaea), I would say the Bible is more technically a work of mans' power play than God's word. Basically, I would like to know then how you are making a logical argument using an inherently flawed source?
Secondly (and quickly), the issue of illegal aliens. The first laws passed in this country under the U.S. Constitution regarding aliens were called the Alien and Sedition Acts. I can assure you, they are not on the books to this day because they were vehemently opposed as violations of the First and Tenth Amendments. It has been an ongoing and dynamic debate that changes with the times. Proof in point is that when the A and S acts were passed, it was in response to the Quasi War (an undeclared naval war with France, not Mexico). In summary sir, calling other people anti-American while having very little knowledge of the history of your own country (McCarthy is spinning in his grave) is probably the most disgraceful action of all by an American! I eagerly await your response. Please do not call me names or be patronizing of me either. In the Torah, it says such behaviors are immoral.
Mr. Alderman: Obviously my Yankeeism and Libertarianism put me more in line with your views. I applaud you for fueling the fires of healthy and invigorating debate. Nonetheless, you are quite obviously a pilgrim in a hostile and unholy land. How is it that you came to live in an area where you are also considered a minority?
Scientia Potentia Est,
Howie Goldstein
As usual, I think you are missing the point. I'm not sure where you perceived that I called the word of God a lie, for the life of me, I cannot see it.
The point is this; there were laws in place well before the English and Spanish showed up. Are you elitist enough to think that it took them showing up on American shores to teach the Native Americans the "right" way to do things, the language they needed to speak, the religion they practiced and the laws they should follow?
Sir, they had all of those things well before we interfered. They complained about our ancestors the same way you're complaining about the illegal aliens today. Unfortunately, our Christian ancestors simply shot or imprisoned them in order to spread their gospel!
Hunch - seriously, you're probably missing an excellent episode of "All in the Family" right this minute.
Sincerely,
Bosley Alderman