<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1byU2A_0wC9vm9g00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1byU2A_0wC9vm9g00" width="770" height="440" ></figure>wo representatives of the Trenton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post delivered speeches during the opening ceremonies of the Missouri Day Festival on Thursday evening. The event, which is a long-standing tradition in Trenton, featured reflections on the service and sacrifices of veterans from the local community and beyond.Sam Smith, the Quartermaster for the VFW Post, spoke first, touching on various historical aspects of veteran contributions, including those from Vietnam. Smith also mentioned the upcoming wreath-laying ceremony planned for Memorial Day next year at Trenton.Smith highlighted the need for repairs to the Moberly Park arch, which holds significant historical value. He additionally noted plans for Canadian representatives to hold ceremonies at two specific locations, one at the cemetery gravesite of Harold Thomas and another at the World War I arch in Moberly Park.Tony Ralston, Commander of the Trenton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, also addressed the audience during the opening ceremonies. Ralston reflected on the sacrifices made by Grundy County veterans in various conflicts throughout history. He also discussed how several streets and buildings in Trenton have been named in honor of those veterans who served and died for their country.The Missouri Days Festival continues through Sunday in Trenton with activities and events for the entire family.</div></body>

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Missouri Day Festival opens with Trenton VFW Post 919 speakers

Wo representatives of the Trenton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post delivered speeches during the opening ceremonies of the Missouri Day Festival on Thursday evening. The event, which is a long-standing tradition in Trenton, featured reflections on the service and sacrifices of veterans from the local community and beyond. Sam Smith,...