Memorial Day Program 2016

The Cherryfield Memorial Day program will begin at 1 P.M. at the Bandstand.

The Cherryfield Band will perform.

Anna Taylor, an 8th Grade student from Cherryfield Elementary, will recite the Gettysburg Address .  Having the Gettysburg Address recited on Memorial Day is a tradition in Cherryfield that has been passed down for 125 years.

This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Gordon Kelley. Mr. Kelley is Maine’s most decorated Vietnam Veteran! He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his Service To Our Country.

At 2 P. M. there will be a Parade that will start at the Bandstand and finish at Stewart Park. Flowers will be cast into the water at Stewart Park in remembrance of all military lost at sea.

Then to Pine Grove Cemetery to place a wreath for all Military lost on land.

Immediately following there will be a supper at the Legion Hall for all participants.

 

 

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