Memorial Day means cookouts and an unofficial kickoff to summer, but numerous agencies in the Vance and Granville area are hosting events to honor and remember Americans who have died in service to their country.
Slightly cooler weather ushers in the long holiday weekend, which should make outdoor observances a bit more comfortable. WIZS News has compiled a list of events that will take place on Monday, May 31:
- Maria Parham Health – gather around the flagpole at 10 a.m. to remember and honor those who have died while serving in the military. The ceremony will include prayers, music, guest speakers, laying of a memorial wreath and the reading of names in memoriam.
- Henderson American legion Post 60 – 10 a.m. Adjutant Jeremy Hetrick, U.S. Army (Ret) invites the public to the ceremony, during which the names of Vance County veterans killed in combat will be read.
- City of Oxford Veteran’s Memorial – 10 a.m. to noon. 300 Williamsboro St., in front of City Hall. Gathering at 10 a.m. and ceremony to begin at 11 a.m. In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to American Legion #90 building, 914 Williamsboro St.
- N. Hix Recreation Complex – Walk of Remembrance on walking track. Signs with names of military veterans as well as fire, EMS and law enforcement members will be posted to honor their service. Sponsored by Kindred Hospice.
- Gazebo Park, Butner – 10 a.m. wreath-laying ceremony