Atlantic County To Honor Veterans At Annual Memorial Program

ESTELL MANOR, NJ — Atlantic County will honor the service of its fallen military veterans during the county's 36th annual Veterans Memorial Program on Friday, May 28.

The program will be held at 2 p.m. at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery located in the county park in Estell Manor.

“Last year was the first time in 36 years that we were unable to hold this solemn tribute due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for the event’s return and the opportunity to honor the memories of those who served to protect our country and our freedom,” said County Executive Dennis Levinson in a statement.

The program will feature the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Color Guard, the Atlantic County Corrections Officers’ Honor Guard, the Atlantic City Fire Department Sandpipers’ Pipes and Drums, and the presentation of the memorial wreath.

The keynote speaker will be Colonel Diana M. Brown, Vice Commander of the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, Atlantic City. The Wing’s mission is to provide and sustain combat-ready forces supporting both federal and state missions.

Ahead of the May 28 ceremony, several local scout troops will place American flags at more than 5,500 gravesites located within the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, May 26, with a rain date of May 27.

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