Port Townsend American Legion Memorial Day Program

Posted by MikePTNews

The public is invited to all of these Memorial Day events–at the cemeteries and at the Legion Hall.

Wreath laying ceremonies
9 a.m. Fort Worden Cemetery,
9:30 a.m. Laurel Grove Cemetery (Cemetery Street, Port Townsend)
10 a.m. St. Mary’s Cemetery (San Juan Avenue and 42nd Street, Port Townsend)
11 a.m. Chimacum Cemetery (9099 WA-19, Chimacum)
These honors ceremonies will be conducted by members of the Port Townsend American Legion (Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26), the Port Townsend Elks (Lodge 317), and the Port Hadlock Veterans of Foreign Wars. There will be 3-volley rifle salutes and taps will be played. Honor guards and flag lines will be present.

11:30 a.m. Concert by the Port Townsend Summer Band (Marge Rosen, Conductor) at the Legion Hall

noon Memorial Day Program at the Legion Hall
Call to Order, Advance the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Opening Prayer, MIA Table Ceremony, Hymn, Memorial Day Address, Service Song Medley, Closing Prayer , Sounding of Taps, Post-Ceremony Music

Wreath Laying Ceremony at City Dock (next to the Pope Marine Park) to follow.

About 1 p.m., Potluck Luncheon at the Legion Hall
The potluck luncheon, which is open to all, will follow the wreath laying ceremony. The luncheon usually starts about 1:00 p.m. and goes to about 2:30 p.m. Please bring food.

Event Date
Monday, May 29, 2023
Event time
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Cost / donation
no cost
Contact
Michael Maddox,
gnafswo@gmail.com,
360-689-9366
Categories
Groups & meetings