Roswell Remembers To Host Largest Memorial Day Ceremony

ROSWELL, Ga. — The largest Memorial Day Ceremony in Georgia is right here in Roswell.

In 1997, 12 patriotic individuals came together to create a unique Memorial Day event, that was a non-political, non-commercial ceremony honoring veterans and the sacrifices they made in protecting our freedom, according to Roswell Remembers. That first ceremony attracted about 1,800 attendees. From that, came the Roswell Memorial Day Ceremony, an event which attracts about 6,000-7,000 people from throughout Georgia and the southeast.

This year, the 22nd annual event will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street.

• 10 a.m.: Displays open to the public
• 10:15 a.m.: Pre-ceremony music begins
• 11 a.m.: Program begins
  • The program includes:
    
    • Presentation of Colors
    • National Anthem
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    • Invocation
    • “Lest We Forget” POW-MIA
    • Laying of the Wreath: Lt. Col. Calvin A. Lloyd II, USMC (Ret)
    • Featured Speaker: Air Force Col. (Ret) Patricia S. Blassie
    • Benediction
    • 21-Gun Salute
    • Taps: Jon Andersen
• 12:30 p.m.: Conclusion of military program
  • After the military ceremony, enjoy a picnic on the grounds, or purchase BBQ available on site, as you listen to live music.

For a full schedule, visit http://www.roswellmemorialday.com/program.