The Sappington-Concord Historical Society will host the biggest, little annual Memorial Day celebration in south county at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Memorial Park, the small, grassy area that is bordered by Gravois, Denny and Sappington roads.

Musicians from the Lindbergh High School Spirit of St. Louis Marching Band will kick off the celebration with several inspiring selections and will perform the Salute to the Armed Forces, recognizing veterans from each branch of service.

This year, the historical society welcomes guest speaker retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Edward L. Hubbell. Hubbard is the assistant officer in charge of medical readiness for Scott Air Force Base and has deployed several times to assist with evacuation of wounded and ill soldiers from the theater of war. His deployments since 1991 include Pearl Harbor, Honduras, England, Germany, Iraq, Kuwait and Korea. In his civilian role, Hubbard serves as director of emergency services for Mercy Hospital St. Louis

The event also features a tribute to prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action by retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gary Cooper and Bob Pieper. Retired CW5 Randy Ottinger, a veteran helicopter pilot who served in Iraq, will be master of ceremonies.

The ceremony is open to the public, but guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for seating. Parking will be available on the lot of the former Johnny’s Market.

After the ceremony, a reception will take place in the auditorium at St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road. “Hometown Heroes” books will be for sale.