Rose Mimix and the Opelousas Veterans Day Organization held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday afternoon at Serenity Cemetery. Following an opening prayer the event began with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem. Following the playing of Amazing Grace by Dorsey Greene wreaths identifying all branches of the military were displayed followed by the placing of American Flags on the graves of veterans by family members. The program concluded with a 21 gun salute.
