Mattress Mack hosts Memorial Day event to honor those who served our country

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Mattress Mack better known as the hometown hero is once again showing why he's so loved throughout Houston.

Mack is hosting a Memorial Day event to remember and honor all of the people who served our country.

The event will include a tribute to fallen military personnel, a patriotic musical, a bagpipe performance and a 21-gun salute.

The event begins at 9 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home and Cemetery.