December 7, 1941, some sixty-nine years ago, the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor bringing our nation into the Second World War. Dacula citizens answered the call to military service once again, and for four cruel years Dacula and Gwinnett County men and women carried out their military duties as Americans have when called upon. I often wonder at the bravery of these 17-18 year old men and women fresh from the farms and families here in Dacula. There have been minor and major wars since 1941 but none that has affected our community like WWII.
As that “greatest generation” slips away, we need to RESPECT, HONOR, REMEMBER their service and sacrifice and those of the families they represent.
I invite you to join us here in Dacula as we celebrate the life, service and sacrifice these men and women gave for us. Join us for the 17th Annual Memorial Day celebration.
This year’s celebration theme is RESPECT, HONOR, REMEMBER. We will begin our day here in Dacula with a 1-mile Fun Run at 8:00AM closely followed by the 5-K Run at 8:30 AM. The Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:00 AM. Our Dacula Festival will also start around 10 AM. Prior to Memorial Day, a Miss Memorial Day Pageant will be held on April 24, 2010. You can find information and entry instructions at the web site for our Memorial Day activities, WWW.DACULAMEMORIALDAY.COM.
For the first time there will be awards for Best Marching Band, Most Original Theme Float, and Most Patriotic Float. As you can imagine there are deadlines for each event. Please refer to the web site for addition information, entry information and entry forms. Please register early, Dacula Memorial Day events are large.
We expect to have fun at the celebration, but we want to also show respect for our veterans. I encourage you to come, join with us and celebrate. Show you patriotism in ways that are respectful to our currently serving military personnel and our veterans.
As we join together as a small town, let’s remember that traffic will be bad—so be careful, come early, stay late and rejoice that we have the opportunity to remember. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.
RESPECT, HONOR, REMEMBER
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
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