American Legion invites community to Memorial Day parade, ceremony on Monday
(Talk of the Town photos by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Tiny flags and crosses represent Whitley County's veterans, placed proudly on the hill in front of the Columbia City American Legion Post overlooking DeVol Field and Business 30 West. The patriotic display is an annual tradition for the legion.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Our local American Legion makes a significant effort each year to remind Whitley County residents about the contributions made for us by veterans – those still living and those who’ve passed away. 
Rows upon rows of tiny white crosses and flags atop the hill in front of Columbia City’s American Legion post represent local veterans, the wind catching those banners of red, white and blue. Elsewhere, at each cemetery in the county, the American Legion has provided a flag in honor of each veteran buried there – as a way to recognize them year after year for their service to their country.
And, as they have each year for many, many years, the American Legion encourages the community to come out in support of the annual American Legion Memorial Day Parade in downtown Columbia City.
The parade is slated for Monday, May 26. Participants will line up at 9:30 a.m. at the Marshall Building and the parade will begin at Walnut and Van Buren Streets at 10:30 a.m., continuing to Greenhill Cemetery.
To participate in the parade or for additional information, call the American Legion at 244-5821.