Cherry Hill Set For Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

CHERRY HILL, NJ — For the second straight year, Cherry Hill will host a virtual Memorial Day ceremony, Mayor Susan Shin Angulo announced. It will be available on the township’s website and social media pages at 11:30 a.m. on May 31.

“Although it was yet again another difficult decision to hold this event virtually, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution and consideration of planning time requirements,” Shin Angulo said. “This year's ceremony was filmed outside of town hall at the war memorial and includes special acknowledgements from members of the American Legion Post 372 and Jewish War Veterans Post 126, community and Township Council members.”

The township held its Memorial Day Ceremony virtually last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will do so again as the pandemic continues, although the outlook is better than it was a year ago.

As of Thursday, the outlook for the coronavirus in Camden County is “moderate,” according to the state Department of Health’s "COVID-19 Activity Level Report," which is issued weekly. Read more here: NJ Report Shows ‘Moderate’ COVID Activity In At Least 8 Counties

On Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in certain indoor areas starting Friday. Read more here: NJ To Lift COVID Indoor Mask Order, With Some Exceptions

The mayor said she looks forward to the township’s ceremony.

“I am grateful that we can continue to honor our service members so their memories will live on in our hearts and our community, and I look forward to when we can gather together in person very soon,” Shin Angulo said.