Memorial Day Ceremony

The East Mississippi Veterans Foundation will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 24th at 11:00am at the East Mississippi Veterans Park adjacent to Meridian’s historic Key Field.

The guest speaker for the event will be Congressman Michael Guest, United States Representative, 3^rd District of Mississippi.  The National Anthem will be performed by Jodi Williams, High School Teacher, Union High School, Union, MS.  Special music will be performed by Miss Meridian Rose Stafford.  A special Blue Star Memorial dedication ceremony will take place by the Meridian Council of Garden Clubs. The Blue Star Memorial honors and remembers all members of the United States Armed Forces, past, present and future.  The Blue Star Memorial on display in the East Mississippi Veterans Park is the first Blue Star Memorial in East Mississippi. The NAS Meridian Honor Guard will present the colors for the program and a wreath will be presented in honor of the 243 Heroes of Lauderdale County. Weather permitting, a Flyover will be performed by area veterans in a formation of World War II Navion’s. TAPS will be performed at the conclusion of the program by John Rhodan, retired Master Sergeant, USAF.  243 American Flags will cover park grounds in remembrance of the 243 Heroes of Lauderdale County who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

We invite the community to join us for a ceremony of remembrance, a time to reflect on the bravery, dedication, and selflessness of those who served their nation and gave their lives to protect the liberties we hold dear.

Questions concerning this event may be directed to Jeff Summerlin, President, East Mississippi Veterans Foundation at 601-480-0293 or email at emvmfoundation@gmal.com

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• Event Start Time: 11:00 am
• Event End Time: 12:00 pm
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• Name of Event Venue or Location: East Mississippi Veterans Park, Meridian, MS.
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• Event Website: https://www.emsvf.org/
• Event Contact Name: Jeffrey G Summerlin
• Event Contact Email: emvmfoundation@gmail.com
• Event Contact Phone: 6014800293
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