Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 30, 2016

0645 Muster at VFW for VFW Flag lowering to Half Mast

0700 Lower Flag to Half Mast

0745 Mustering of Color Guard, Ladies Auxiliary and Members at Old Town Hall for Flag ceremony

0800 Begin ceremony at City Hall with opening remarks by Commander Christopher Zurawski

0815 Board bus for Coe Cemetery

0830 Coe Cemetery ceremony remarks by Commander Christopher Zurawski

0850 Board bus for Butternut Cemetery

0900 Butternut Cemetery ceremony remarks by Commander Christopher Zurawski

0915 Board bus for City Hall

0930 Arrive at City Hall

0940 Commanders breakfast at Ari’s Family Restaurant

1020 Muster all Units and Color Guard at the Police Department parking lot for parade to North Olmsted

Park

1030 Parade beings

1055 Arrive at North Olmsted Park

1105 Opening statement by Commander Christopher Zurawski

Invocation by Chaplain Frank Simerale

Introduction of Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy by Commander Christopher Zurawski

Remarks by Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

Placing of Poppy Crosses by the VFW Auxiliary

Closing Statement by Commander Christopher Zurawski

Final prayer by Chaplain Frank Simerale

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Community Cabin.