SIX MILE — The Town of Six Mile, together with veterans’ organizations across Pickens County and the Pickens County Fire Service, will hold traditional Memorial Day services on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States and to recognize all who have served.

The day will begin at 8 a.m. outside Six Mile Town Hall, where the American flag will be placed at half‑staff. The town’s traditional Memorial Day ceremony will follow at 11:35 a.m., featuring the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks honoring fallen service members — including Pickens County’s four Medal of Honor recipients, all

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ofwhom were from the Six Mile area, giving the community the highest number per capita in the nation.

A wreath presentation, flag ceremony, and the playing of “Taps” will conclude the morning program.

New this year, additional remembrance ceremonies will take place at four locations across Pickens County beginning at 12:30 p.m., with wreath‑laying tributes at each Medal of Honor monument.

2026 Memorial Day

Schedule

WHEN:

Saturday, May 30, 2026

8 a.m. — Flag placement at half‑staff

11:35 a.m. — Memorial Day ceremony at Six Mile Town Hall

12:30 p.m. — Wreath‑laying ceremonies at four county locations

Note: All times are approximate.

WHERE:
• Six Mile Town Hall, 106 S. Main Street, Six Mile
• Six Mile Fire Department, honoring Furman L. Smith (WWII)

• Liberty Magistrate’s Office, honoring William A. McWhorter (WWII)
• Liberty Fire Station #2, Hwy. 178, honoring James D. Howe (Vietnam)
• Pickens Rural Fire Station, Concord Church Road, honoring Charles H. Barker (Korea)

Participanting in this year’s ceremonies include:

• The Town of Six Mile,
• Pickens County Fire Service
• American Legion Post 52
• American Legion Post 67
• Fleet Reserve Branch 15,
• The Daughters of the                  American Revolution
• The Pickens County

Veterans Affairs Office.