Honoring Local Heroes: A Memorial Day Tribute

As Memorial Day approaches, we pause not for celebration, but for solemn remembrance.

Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women of the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice—those who gave their lives in service to our country. Unlike Veterans Day, which recognizes all who have served, Memorial Day is reserved for remembering the fallen. It’s a day to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who never made it home.

At The Kokomo Post, we believe that every fallen hero deserves to be remembered by name and story—especially those from right here in our own community. Behind each flag-draped headstone is a life once filled with laughter, dreams, and deep ties to the people and places of Kokomo. This Memorial Day, we want to shine a light on our local heroes—sons, daughters, parents, neighbors—whose sacrifices have helped safeguard the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Help Us Tell Their Stories

We’re inviting our audience to help us build a community tribute blog, filled with photos, memories, and words of remembrance for those who served and fell. If you have a loved one, a friend, or a neighbor who gave their life while serving in the military, we want to hear their story.

You can submit a photo, share a few lines about who they were, and help us ensure their name lives on in the hearts of Kokomo. We’ll be publishing these tributes in a special Memorial Day blog that gives each one the spotlight they deserve.

👇 Please fill out the form below to submit your tribute.
Together, we’ll create something powerful—and lasting.