During the month of May I always reflect upon the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  Many of us take the opportunity to visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died during military service. 

     I hope you will join me in pausing to be thankful to all those who have served for our freedom.  For everyone who has served, is serving, the families and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our county and our freedoms, thank you.  Many of us have never served in the military, but we are extremely grateful for those who have volunteered to protect the freedoms we enjoy daily.  God bless our men and woman in uniform and God bless America.

     I would like to personally invite you and your family to a Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 27^th.  Plan on meeting at the Mapleton City Park located on the southeast corner of Maple Street and Main Street. 

     Mapleton City has assisted in holding a Memorial Day Remembrance Service for the past few years. It has become increasingly difficult for city staff to manage and execute this activity over the holiday weekend.  In order to make this event work year in and year out, the city is in need of some volunteers who would be willing to spearhead the program. Mapleton City will be establishing a Memorial Day Remembrance Service Committee this year and tasking this committee with planning and overseeing the Service. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our City Recorder, Camille Brown at 801-806-9106.