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 26, 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.

“The true meaning of Memorial Day is to remember those brave men and women who left to serve their country and never came home,” said Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista. “As a community, we come together to honor the memory and sacrifice of these fallen heroes, who died in defense of this great nation.” 

On Monday, May 27, 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. Attendees are invited to view the newly completed “Veterans Memorial Walk at Wellwood,” which was installed as part of the post’s centennial program.

Memorial Day Ceremony At Pennsauken High School

Local veterans are invited to join Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., in honoring those who gave their lives for their country. This event is held on Tuesday, May 28, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., and features special presentations, remarks from Gold Star Mother Mrs. Jaqueline Dixon, and a ceremony at the Alumni Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Veterans planning to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. to Bridget Zino at (856) 662-8500, ext. 5703 or bzino@pennsuken.net.