Mayor would like to see more attendance.

Mayor Edward D. Hozza Jr., told the board of commissioners that he hopes more citizens attend Memorial Day programs honoring veterans such as this coming Sunday and Monday.

He made the announcement at the commissioner's May 12 meeting.

"It is disheartening to me as mayor of Whitehall," Hozza said of the low turnout.

Hozza noted few people are present at the programs in the township.

The Amercian Legion Post in Hokendauqua begins the Memorial Day programs, Sunday, at the village's triangle.

At the site, monuments stand beneath large trees, such as white crosses with black lettering.

The legion's honor guard and rifle squaud participate in the program.

The First Presbyterian Church Choir will also participate after the Sunday church services.

On Monday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Egypt kicks off with a ceremony at the Cementon War Memorial at 9 a.m.

A handful of people usually congregate at a nearby sidewalk.

The VFW contingent moves next to its post and F-126 jet fighter plane grounds. This usually has a modest crowd.

A VFW rifle unit, color guard and uniformed personnel then heads to the World War I Doughboy monument at a small park for another ceremony.

A mid-morning ceremony Monday is held by the American Legion Post in Fullerton, at its quarters.

The indoor ceremony draws mostly seniors. The program then heads outdoors for a wreath laying at the veterans monument.

The veterans organizations visit cemeteries where deceased veterans are honored. A gun salute is given at each program with a bugler playing taps.

Throughout the township, American flags can also be seen displayed on resident's porches and poles.