Memorial Day 2017 Commemoration In Chester This Weekend

CHESTER, NJ — Chester Borough will be holding its annual Memorial Day Commemoration and procession this Monday, May 29.

The event will start at 11 a.m. at Maysey Memorial/Memorial Park in the center of town. A procession will start from the Gazebo on Main Street and walk toward the park; anyone who is currently serving or has served in the Armed Forces is welcome to participate.

According to the Borough:

People from the community will gather on Main Street in Chester Borough to watch the procession, listen to inspiring stories, hear moving speeches and patriotic musical arrays. Participants will also experience the rattling rifle salute and moving taps, as we honor those who gave all for our country, on this very important day.

The event will take place on Monday, May 29th, 2017 at 11am at Maysey Memorial/Memorial Park in the center of town and will feature Mayor Janet Hoven as the Master of Ceremonies, with remarks from members of the American Legion Post 342 Chester, and Mayor Marcia Asdal from Chester Township.

The West Morris Community Band under the direction of Gary Quam will provide music for the event along with vocal soloist and Chester resident, Mary Bolio.

Our own Chester Volunteer Fire Company #1, Chester Police, and Chester Volunteer First Aid Squad will be present to honor our veterans, along with local scout troops sporting color guard and full uniform attire.

Members of the American Legion will perform the ceremonious Laying of the Wreaths and Roll Call of Chester Fallen Soldiers.

The event is sponsored by the Borough of Chester and the American Legion Post 342, Chester. Current members or veterans of the Armed Forces who would like to walk in the procession should gather at the Gazebo on Main Street at 10:45am.

For more details about the event please contact Maxine at: recreation@chesterborough.org

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