Several wreath laying ceremonies in observance of those members of the military who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces will be held throughout Memorial Day Weekend in both Pennsauken and Merchantville. The public is encouraged to attend these events.
On Sunday, May 29, VFW Post 1270, 2324 Penn St., will host a wreath laying service at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following, local veterans will then join Pennsauken Township officials for a special Memorial Day Ceremony at Liberty Park, located at the corner of Westfield and Merchantville avenues. This service is slated to begin around noon.
“It’s our honor to remember those brave men and women who gave their lives in service to this great country” said Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh. “We invite all of our community to join us as we honor their memory and their sacrifice of these fallen military members.”
On Monday, May 30, AMVETS Post 101, 519 June Rd., will hold a wreath laying ceremony at 11:00 a.m., both at its post and then at the Delair War Memorial on River Rd., just south of the Betsy Ross Bridge.
Also on Memorial Day, American Legion F.W. Grigg Post 68 will hold its annual service at Wellwood Park, Linden Ave. and Maple Ave., in Merchantville. The ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Local Boy and Girl Scout units will present the colors. Additionally, local organizations will place memorial wreaths on the WWI and WWII Memorial Monuments.
