Memorial Day service scheduled

Veterans will honor their fallen comrades in a ceremony at Camp Polk Cemetery on May 28.

The gathering, now in its ninth year, has become a tradition in Sisters, offering a moving commemoration of the sacrifice borne by those who have died in the service of their country.

Bugler Gene Harries will sound assembly at 11 a.m.

Pastor Tim Kizziar of Sisters Community Church will offer the opening prayer and Phil Chlopek, Commander of Sisters American Legion Post 86, will introduce this year's guests.

Ronnie J. Frigulti, the keynote speaker, served as a Captain in the Marine Corps. He served in combat in Vietnam and later worked for the FBI as a Special Agent and Principal Firearms Instructor.

Pastor Greg Strannigan, Sisters Church of Christ, will offer closing prayers and G Troop 82nd Cavalry, Oregon National Guard, Redmond, will perform the rifle salute.

This annual program is presented by members of Sisters VFW Post 8138 and Sisters American Legion Post 86.