HOLLAND, Mich. - In honor of Memorial Day, Calvary Baptist Church hosted a special Sunday service.
Both veterans and those involved with civil service were honored at a 10:30 a.m. worship service. There were a number of community leaders in attendance, including:
- Mayor of Holland Nancy DeBoer
- Holland City Manager Keith VanBeek
- Ottawa County Commissioner Allen Dannenberg
- Ottawa County Treasurer Bradley Slagh
- Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck
- Holland Charter Township Trustee Russell TeSlaa
- Mr. Brandon Sinclair with the Attorney General's Office
In Hamilton, The Church @ Hamilton held a similar service at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Organizers planned to have appearances by:
- State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker
- State House Rep. Mary Whiteford
- Allegan County Clerk Robert Genetski
- Allegan County Judge Michael Buck
The annual tradition allows members of both congregations to hear from local civil servants, in addition to honoring veterans over the weekend.
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