Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony in Montgomery County
Michelle Newell
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Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (VSO) will host a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony this year on the Montgomery County, Tennessee and Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization Facebook pages on Memorial Day, May 31.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday set aside to remember service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country while serving in the U.S. military. It is also a time to think about our Gold Star Families and the sacrifices they have made for our country.
“Every year there is a theme for the ceremony. My staff and I agreed this year’s focus would be on remembering our military veterans who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, too many of our veterans passed away alone in a nursing home, hospital bed or at home without family. This is just one small way we can honor them,” said VSO Director Andrew Kester.
Collegedale’s Veterans Memorial Park To Honor Women In Military At Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 24, 2021
A Memorial Day program will take place on Monday, May 31 at the Veterans Memorial Park in Collegedale beginning at 4 p.m., which includes an unveiling of a life size bronze sculpture of a female Army nurse. The sculpture pays tribute to all women that have served honorably in the United States Military. World class artist Greg Johnson, creator of the bronze sculpture and the newest addition to the Park, will be part of the ceremony and dedication. Mr. Johnson also created the bronze sculpture of Medal of Honor recipient Corporal Desmond T. Doss, Jr., that currently holds a prominent place at Veterans Park.
Rye Memorial Day ceremony will be broadcast online
Portsmouth Herald
RYE - On Monday, May 31, the town will release a video of this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony on the town s website at www.town.rye.nh.us, the Town of Rye, NH Facebook Page and on YouTube. There will be no in person gathering.
The master of ceremony and guest speaker will be Selectman Bill Epperson. Patriotic songs are sung by Karrie Burnett with a special performance by Stacy Howe and Dan Gildea of the New Hampshire Police Association Pipes and Drums, with Taps performed by Amitay Hay Tene. The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Bill Epperson and a wreath donated by the Rye Lions is placed at Central Cemetery by Rye Police Chief Kevin Walsh and Rye Fire Chief Mark Cotreau in memory of our veterans.
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The memorial ceremony will be at 9 a.m. Monday with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. (Shutterstock)
TEWKSBURY, MA Tewksbury s annual Memorial Day ceremony and parade will return Monday, organizer Mark Kratman confirmed.
The ceremony will take place from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at Tewksbury Cemetary, 172 East Street. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Ryan School, head south on Main Street, and conclude at the Aubuchon Hardware plaza around noon.
Main Street will be closed from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details on the closures and the route are available here.
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The Memorial Day events will be the town s first major events in over a year, with last year s parade canceled due to the coronavirus. Over 80 groups are registered to march in the parade.