Memorial Day Events in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov
Memorial Day commemorations begin at 9:00 a.m on Monday May 27, with a parade from the Town Common to Meorial Pool. Park. Gather at the Spring Street Lot around 9:00 a.m. to walk down South Pleasant Street going northwest onto North Pleasant Street taking sharp right onto Triangle Street heading east, entering the War Memorial Pool Park, 167 Triangle Street, where the annual ceremony will take place.
Rain Site: Bangs Community Center Large Activity Room
Program (approximately 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
Call to Order – Steven Connor, Director of CHVS
Invocation – Pastor Floyd Williams
National Anthem – Amherst/Pelham Regional Chorale
Pledge of Allegiance – Civil Air Patrol
Welcoming Address – Paul Bockelman, Town Manager
Remarks from State Representative – Mindy Domb, State Representative
Remarks from the Town Council – Lynn Griesemer, Council President
Medal of Liberty Introduction – Steven Connor, Director of CHVS
Medal of Liberty Presentation – LTC Thomas WIlliams, CAP
Song Selection – Amherst/Pelham Regional Chorale
Roll Call of Departed Comrades – Steven Connor, Director of CHVS
Placing of the Wreath – Council President & American Legion
Rifle Salute/Taps – American Legion Post 148
Raising of Colors – Civil Air Patrol
Benediction – Pastor Floyd Williams
Thank you – Steven Connor, Director of CHVS