Welcome

Since our charter in 2004, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.

To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Murray and Calloway County community. Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor.  100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.

            Memorial Day Activities            

Please join us to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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Uniform of the day:

Honor Guard: blue polo shirt, white belt, gray slacks, black shoes, garrison cover white gloves

All other volunteers: blue polo shirt and baseball cap

0830 – Honor Guard assemble at the post

Cemetery honors (times are approximate):

0930 – Elm Grove Cemetery

1010 – Cold Water Church of Christ

1040 – Murray Memorial Gardens

1110 – Murray City Cemetery

1200 – Post doors open to the public

1230 – Commencement of activities:

- Commander’s welcome

- Chaplain invocation

- Honor cross walk for departed members

- POW/MIA ceremony

- Honor Guard rifle salute

- Guest and member speakers

- Commander’s remarks

- Benediction

ATTENTION VETERANS

The American Legion Post 73 is accepting bids for two (2) cemetery plots at Murray Memorial Gardens
located at:
3223 US Highway 641 N Murray, KY 42071

  Plots up for bid are 65 section B spaces 1 & 2  

Bids from VETERANS will be accepted until June 30, 2025

Bids can be submitted in writing to:

PO Box 883
Murray, KY 42071