The Westlake Historical Preservation Society has requested the presence of the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders at its annual "Decoration Day" event on Monday, May 30, 2011, 6 p.m., at the Westlake I.O.O.F. Cemetery, located at 3101 JT  Ottinger Road just South of 170 in Westlake.  Decoration Day continues Westlake’s tradition of recognizing the brave men and women who have served this great nation and salutes those who are currently serving.  

New this year will be Bagpiper, Don Shannon. He is a native of Northern Ireland and has been piping for over 35 years.  Don has played for Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Tony Blair as well as appearing on ABC's Good Morning America. Pastor Scott Brewer, Redeemer Church, will provide the invocation, Dr. Zinerva White Jr., a highly decorated veteran of the Vietnam War will be the guest speaker, along with Roanoke VFW Commander Jim  Benotti. Mayor Laura Wheat will do the roll call for past and present veterans.  There will be a Memorial Day Fly-Over with the missing man formation presented by local area retired and active Air Force pilots. 

The official program will begin at 6:00 p.m. but hot dogs and ice cream will be served starting a 5:30 p.m..   Veterans past and present will be recognized and honored with activities continuing until sunset.