May 5, 2024 - Each year the World War II Allies remember May 8th, 1945, the date when they accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler committed suicide during the Battle of Berlin, so the surrender of Germany was authorized by his replacement, President of Germany Karl Donitz.
More than one million people in the United Kingdom celebrated in the streets. In the United States, President Harry Truman, who turned 61 that day, dedicated the victory to the memory of his predecessor, Franklin D. Roosevelt. President Roosevelt had died of a cerebral hemorrhage less than a month earlier.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will hold an observance to commemorate the 79th Anniversary of VE Day on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Shelby County Courthouse. The remembrance will begin at 10 am with the laying of a Memorial Wreath in honor of those who served, those killed in action, and those still missing in the European Theater during World War II. As always, the public is cordially invited to remember their fellow Americans.
For questions, contact Post Quartermaster Larry Hume at 936-332-0349 or chiefhume95@gmail.com.
