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SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) A Memorial Day weekend tradition, continues in Sullivan.
The Sullivan American Legion gathered at Center Ridge Cemetery Friday. Each year, the day before Memorial Day, volunteers place an American flag on every veteran’s headstone in the city of Sullivan.
“1,333 veterans are buried out here. The community has come out to honor those veterans … It’s very important that the community recognize what these veterans sacrified for us,” Bob Emmons with the American Legion said.
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Honoring a Fallen Hero - Three Years Later
On this day three years ago, Terre Haute Police Officer Rob Pitts was killed in the line of duty. Today, family and and friends gathered for a special tribute, honoring him.
Posted: May 4, 2021 11:21 PM
Updated: May 5, 2021 7:44 AM
Posted By: Hannah Follman
TERRE HAUTE, IND. (WTHI) - Three years ago today, Terre Haute Police lost one of its own in the line of duty. Three years later, family and friends are continuing to honor the life of fallen officer, Rob Pitts We are here today to remember Rob and to show support for his family and for the officers that worked with him, Sheriff John Plasse, Rob Pitts friend and colleague, said. [We will] never forget his sacrifice. [We want] to show that he meant something to this community. He gave his life for this community, and we can never forget that.
By Web Desk
Mar 4, 2021 5:06 PM
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) The city of Sullivan has been awarded $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the City’s ever-expanding Sully Greenway Trail System. This project’s components include an addition to the Sully trail connecting downtown Sullivan along South Main St. from Jackson St. to the Sullivan City Park.
“The City has continuously sought every dollar available to continue the revitalization and betterment of our community,” said Mayor Clint Lamb. “We are grateful for INDOT for believing in our City’s vision as we continue to invest in the economic and emotion wellness of our current and future citizens.”
One group is trying to bring Wreaths Across America to Sullivan, how you can help
Wreaths Across America is a nationwide organization.
Posted: Feb 21, 2021 6:31 PM
Posted By: Staff Report
A local group is trying to bring it to Sullivan county.
A project coordinator says there are 1300 veterans buried at Center Ridge Cemetery in Sullivan county.
His goal is to lay wreaths down on each grave on December 18th of this year.
The group needs your help to raise 15,000 dollars to do this.
The coordinaor says this is a way to honor those who paid the ultimate price. Well, I m a veteran myself so it means a lot to me to be able to help the other veterans. Let s say the grieving process. There s probably a lot of veterans out here who haven t been visited in a long time, says project coordinator Quaid Tresise.