Events on May 29, 2017
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Memorial Day Remembrance Program, with America's Hometown Band
10:45am to 12:42pm @
Beech Grove Cemetery
Military Section
1400 W Kilgore Ave
Memorial Day Program Honors U.S. Military
AMERICA'S HOMETOWN BAND HELPS SALUTE VETERANS AT BEECH GROVE CEMETERY PROGRAM
The free annual Memorial Day remembrance and honor program for Muncie and Delaware County military personnel takes place in the Military Section of Beech Grove Cemetery, 1400 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie on Monday, May 29, 11 am. The AHB band performs a patriotic musical prelude starting at 10:45 am, as well as a musical salute to each branch of the service during the program. A stirring AHB rendition of Taps closes the ceremonies.
The Memorial Day program is coordinated by Beech Grove Cemetery officials and features speakers from the City of Muncie and the Delaware County Veterans organization. A color guard presentation and rifle salute are scheduled, plus a special acknowledgment of local veterans who have died since last year’s gathering.
