Veterans Service Organizations Announce Return to Amherst’s Traditional  Memorial Day Events

Source: amherstma.gov

The Amherst Memorial Day observance will be returning to its usual Amherst annual program, with a parade and ceremony to honor those who died in military service to the United States during peace and war. The event is organized by the Veterans Service Organizations of Amherst, and the Central Hampshire Veteran Services, and will include marching units from American Legion Post 148 and VFW Post 754, as well as Amherst police and fire departments. As in previous years, various civic and youth organizations will also participate.

The parade will begin at the Town Common at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 30 and will proceed to the War Memorial Pool between Triangle Street and the high school , where a memorial ceremony will be held.

This year’s guest speaker will be Robert H. Romer, author of the newly released book, I am a Bitter Enemy to Slavery: An Amherst College Student Goes to War. Christopher Pennell (1842-1864).  There also will be a performance of the Amherst Pelham Regional High School Chorale.  

The president of the United States of America proclaims May 30, 2022, a National Day of Remembrance. He encourages all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance and to honor our military, past and present, with appropriate ceremonies and activities. All federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals will fly the flag of the United States at half-staff this May 30 in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their service.