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Veterans, local elected officials and community members gathered at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Monday morning for a special Memorial Day program.
Minisink students place flags beside veterans graves ahead of Memorial Day
News 12 Staff
Updated on:May 25, 2021, 3:44pm EDT
A group of Minisink Valley students are placing flags beside thousands of veterans graves in Orange County ahead of Memorial Day.
The students are from the high school s Junior ROTC program.
County Veterans Affairs Director Christian Farrell says the effort ensures those buried at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen are not forgotten. Memorial Day here at the Orange County Memorial Cemetery is special because we don t want anyone to be forgotten. We put a flag down at their grave marker to remember those and their sacrifice to our country, and we should remember them, says Farrell.
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Looking for how your town, village or city is celebrating Memorial Day this year? Here s the list of Memorial Day observances and ceremonies throughout Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties. If there is a parade, remembrance or ceremony not listed, please send an email with any information to reporter Heather Clark, hclark@lohud.com.
May 28
Katonah: The Westchester County Memorial service will be held at Lasdon Park and Arboretum at noon. Watch virtually via the county s Facebook page facebook.com/westchestergov
May 29
Haverstraw: Annual Memorial Day Watchfire at Bowline Point Park is hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America. Those who wish to attend can gather beginning at 11 p.m. The watchfire will be lit at midnight.
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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.