2017 Memorial Day observances in Atlanta

[May 22, 2017]  ATLANTA - Memorial Day will be observed in Atlanta on Monday, May 29th as the community pauses to remember and reflect upon the service and sacrifices made by veterans.

The day will begin with the Atlanta United Methodist Church Men’s breakfast at the Atlanta firehouse from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The Veteran’s Memorial Ceremony and Atlanta Band Concert will begin at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the Atlanta Public Library. This year's speaker will be William Kindred, a 1967 Atlanta High School graduate who served in the Air Force for several decades.

At 11 a.m. the Flying Feet Cloggers from Audra’s Dance Studio in Lincoln will perform.

All children are invited to take a fire truck ride to the Atlanta Cemetery to honor veterans by placing flowers on their graves. The fire truck will depart from the Atlanta Public Library at 11:45 a.m.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the VFW Auxiliary #1756 will serve lunch at the firehouse. Rob Polen will also be on hand at lunch time, offering grilled pork chop and ribeye sandwiches.

In case of inclement weather, all activities will be held inside the Atlanta Firehouse, except the children’s trip to the Atlanta Cemetery, which will be canceled.

[Bill Thomas]