A Day to Remember in Kingsport

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Kingsport Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Kingsport to info@americantowns.com)


Vietnam War
Adrian Laurence Allen
Joseph Lynn Meade
Daniel Lee Gregg
William Jackson Roberts
William Frank Dykes
Willard Franklin Morelock
Randall Douglas Yeary
Jack Edward Luntsford
Kenneth Eugene Lockhart
Douglas Burem Wade
Donald Frank Fletcher
Jimmy Lewis Jones
Herbert David Horner
Jimmy Lynn Henry
Robert Beryl Stafford
James Eddie Reed
Karl Anthony Brown
John William Jr Dingus
David Lee Hann
Jesse Harold Archer
William Guy Iii Poole
James Lafon Tarte
Robert Glen Price

Korean War
Bowyer John David


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II