Another objective of the Memorial Day observances is to “give some education to younger generations so they know what it’s all about, said Chief William Carl, president of the Collier County Veterans Council. There is a lot of blood, sweat and tears spent on behalf of all Americans, said Carl, a retired Coast Guard officer.
Here are some of the Memorial Day events that will be held in Southwest Florida on May 31.
NAPLES
Annual Memorial Day commemoration: Begins at 10 a.m. May 31 at Hodges Funeral Home’s Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave. N.
A musical prelude begins at 9:30 a.m. The Pine Ridge Middle School Symphonic Band will perform, and the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Boy Scouts as a way to involve the younger generation in a holiday devoted to honoring veterans.
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The following observances and ceremonies have been scheduled in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties to remember those who have served in armed forces.
For upcoming celebrations and parades, send information to Shaniquah Gabino at sgabino@th-record.com.
May 27
Kingston: Memorial Day Candlelight Ceremony, 8 p.m., County Building, 244 Fair St., honoring Ulster County service members. Guest speaker Maj. Gen. Timothy LaBarge, Commander of the New York Air National Guard.
May 30
City of Newburgh: Memorial Day Parade members, led by David McTamaney, honoring deceased veterans will visit 17 area cemeteries and monuments for wreath laying and services with a color guard. Motorcade will depart from the former American Legion Hall, 62 Grand St. at 8:30 a.m. and proceed to area cemeteries to place wreaths and flags.
After what feels like suspended animation thanks to COVID-19, we re about to enjoy our first holiday since health precautions and safeguards were relaxed just in time for what many of us consider the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day.
We could be so intent on getting our summer started, and making up for lost time, we might lose sight of what Memorial Day was intended to be. Some of us have parents and grandparents who can remember when Memorial Day was called Decoration Day and even further back than that, it was an attempt to honor the war dead of the War Between the States, evolving into a remembrance of all those men and women in uniform who sacrificed their lives to preserve our liberties.
Community Bulletin Board: the North and South Brunswick Sentinel (for May 26)
The regular public meeting of the North Brunswick Board of Education will be held in person at 7 p.m. May 26 at North Brunswick Township High School in the auditorium, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick.
For instructions on how to access the meeting and make public comments during the livestream, visit www.nbtschools.org
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Safe Kids Middlesex County will co-host Summer Safety at the North Brunswick Library, a series to help children stay safe while having fun.
Webinars will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesdays via Zoom.
FLORENCE â The 2021 Florence-Lauderdale County Memorial Day Ceremony takes place at 11am on May 31 in Veterans Memorial Park at 301 Veterans Drive, just north of Wilson Dam.Â
The number of attendees is not restricted, however, seating at the outdoor event is limited. Plenty of standing room is available and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs.Â
The Memorial Day Ceremony honors all fallen American heroes for the price they paid in defending our freedom. The local theme for this yearâs ceremony is âFreedom is Not Free, Some Paid All.â
Attending the ceremony is a small way of demonstrating that gratitude. Family members of fallen heroes are especially encouraged to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony in remembrance of their love ones. Veterans are encouraged to attend in honor of their fellow service members. Veterans in attendance will be recognized collectively and thanked for their service.