Veterans names needed by May 15

By Donnie A. Lucas

Anyone who would like to add a veteran’s name to the veterans memorial marker located on the Shackelford County Courthouse square needs to contact Mary Kay O’Connor by Monday, May 15.

O’Connor said she has not had anyone contact her about additions to the marker this year, but she will take information until the deadline to give to the engraver.

She added that she hopes to have any new names listed in time for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.

Anyone who wishes to have a name listed should contact O’Connor at 325-660-2498. Proof of military service is required.

The cost of the engraving is $95 for each new listing. However, there is funding available to pay for the service if money is preventing someone from having a name added, she said.

A Memorial Day service, planned this year for Monday, May 29 at the Aztec Theater, will begin at 6:00 p.m. It is sponsored by the Albany Lions Club.