Here are the Memorial Day events held locally to honor those military men and women who died while serving our country:
ACWORTH MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Saturday, May 26 10 am
Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point in Cauble Park
4425 Beach Street, Acworth 770-917-1234
Ceremony to honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country with music, speakers and the recognizing of new bricks to be place at the memorial.
KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
Monday, May 28 12 pm
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw 770-427-4686 x 231
Artillerists explain the steps of firing a cannon by detailing the role of each person working the cannon. Afterwards, the process is performed in real time and the cannon is fired. The program is free and open to the public. The military veterans on the artillery crew will perform a small flag raising ceremony in honor of Memorial Day.
MARIETTA NATIONAL CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Monday, May 28 12 pm
Marietta National Cemetery
500 Washington Avenue NE, Marietta 866-236-8159
Honoring both past and present veterans with patriotic music, posting of the colors, prayers, a gun salute and inspiring speakers. American Flags are placed on every grave.
ROSWELL REMEMBERS
Monday, May 28 11 am
Roswell City Hall 38 Hill Street, Roswell
www.roswellmemorialday.com
The largest Memorial Day Ceremony in Georgia, this is a non-political ceremony honoring veterans and the sacrifices they made to protect our freedom, includes a 21-gun salute. Live music and BBQ available after the ceremony.
SMYRNA MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Monday, May 28 9:30 am
20th Century Veterans Memorial (between City Hall and the Library)
2800 King Street, Smyrna 770-431-2842
This ceremony honors and appreciates the strength and sacrifice of our veterans.
WOODSTOCK MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Monday, May 28 10 am
The Park at City Center
101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-592-6000 x1952
The City of Woodstock, along with the American Legion Post 316, Marine Corps League Detachment 1311, Warriors’ Watch Riders, and other local veteran’s groups, honor those who fought and died to keep us free.
This article originally appeared in the May issue of the EAST COBBER magazine, on page 13. Click here to view the digital edition.
