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Memorial Day Events In Ballwin & Ellisville Will Honor Fallen Veterans

Ballwin's Zachary Fisher will be remembered at a ceremony in Bluebird Park.

The cities of Ballwin and Ellisville have several opportunities to recognize the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces in defense of American freedom this Memorial Day.

On Monday, the city of Ellisville's Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Lafayette War Memorial at Bluebird Park. The 10:00 a.m. gathering will also honor the service ofΒ Sergeant Zachary M. Fisher. Fisher, of Ballwin, was 24 when he was killed in an IED attack in Afghanistan in July 2010. Fisher's name will be added to the memorial.

The Ballwin Historical Commission's ceremony is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. at the Peace Memorial in Vlasis Park, and will featureBallwin VFW Post 6274's honor guard.

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The public is invited to both ceremonies.

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