FOR RELEASE:  May 17, 2010

 

 

 

Salute Our Veterans at the City of Troy Memorial Day Observance

 

 

 

(TROY, MI) – Take a few moments to honor and remember all the men and women who served our country as well as those who are currently serving around the world.  The City of Troy hosts its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31 at 11 am at Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of Troy City Hall (500 W. Big Beaver Road).

 

Join others to honor veterans with memorializing speeches, music and reflection.  Captain Brad Caton, Commander of the Pontiac Recruiting Company in Troy, will be the keynote speaker.

 

The ceremony will also include the dedication of new veteran memorial bricks and the laying of a Memorial Wreath.  It concludes with the raising of colors, a moment of silence and the benediction.

 

The public is welcome to attend.  The ceremony will last approximately one hour.  For more information, contact the Community Affairs Department at 248.524.1147.

 

 

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