July 12, 2024 – Two major events are held each year at the Old Saltillo Cemetery. On July 21st, 2024, the Annual Business Meeting/Memorial Day will be held. The activities will begin at 10:30am that Sunday, in the Old Saltillo United Methodist Church, located at 664 County Road 3357, Saltillo, Texas, 75478.
Congregational singing led by Steve Conley will start things off. A Business meeting will follow. Next, there will be a Memorial Program. The Program this year will be a “Musical Medley” presented by Larry Neal and his daughter, Tracie Neal Smith. Following the program, lunch will be served in the Kirby Memorial Center. Attendees are asked to bring some of your favorite dishes. Lunch will be served in a buffet manner which will include iced drinks and coffee. Seating in the serving area is limited, so feel free to bring lawn chairs, card tables, etc.
Then, on December 14, 2024, The Old Saltillo Cemetery will host the Annual Wreaths Across America program, beginning at 11:00am, in the Old Saltillo United Methodist Church. Following a very meaningful program, participants will go across the road and place a wreath at each veteran’s burial site.
Judge Brad Cummings will deliver the day’s keynote address. Kathy Whitten Patterson and Lucas Dennis will honor Old Saltillo Cemetery Veterans by calling each of their names aloud. The program will conclude with Taps played.
Wreaths are $17 each or opt for the “3 for 2” by purchasing two wreaths ($34) and receive a third wreath for free. On line deadline is October 31, 2024. Order your wreaths online at www.wreathacrossamerica.org/TX0987. For more information, please call Kathy Whitten patterson at 903-434-2343, or Lucas Dennis at 903-588-0973.
All programs for the Old Saltillo Cemetery have been planned by the members of the Old Saltillo Cemetery Association Board and everyone is invited to attend and participate in these outstanding activities.
