Upton’s Memorial Day ceremonies usually involve a parade, flag ceremonies, and other formal public recognitions to honor the brave men and women of the American Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. This includes those in the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air Force, and the Coast Guard.
This year due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, residents are being told not to attend the ceremonies in person, but instead are encouraged to join the ceremonies through live-streaming.
Residents can attend the ceremonies virtually by following the steps below:
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/788112525
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3112
Access Code: 788-112-525
The events will be recorded and shown on cable channel 192 starting Monday afternoon.
Monday, May 25, 2020, 7:45 a.m – 11:45 a.m.
- 7:30 AM Meet at VFW
- 8:00 AM LAKEVIEW CEMETERY
- Fall in / March to Monument
Veterans’ Memorial Prayer
Firing Squad: VFW, Americal Legion
Taps
- Fall in / March to Monument
- 8:30 AM MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY
- Rev. George S. Ball – Gravesite
Fall in / Prayer
VFW and AL Firing Squad
Firing Squad: VFW, Americal Legion - George L. Wood – GravesiteFall in / Prayer
VFW and AL Firing Squad
Firing Squad: VFW, Americal Legio
- Rev. George S. Ball – Gravesite
- 9:00 AM OLD BURIAL GROUNDS – Grove Street – Reader; Joan Burrell
- 9:30 AM TOWN COMMON
- INTRODUCTION Russell Wood, Commander, American Legion Post #173
MUSICAL SELECTION Pastor Lourey, United Parish
INVOCATION Fr. Larry Brault, St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
GREETINGS OF THE TOWN Board of Selectmen
“REMEMBER – NOT TO FORGET” Reader: Whitney Loeper
BENEDICTION Pastor Lourey, United Parish
FIRING SQUAD VFW, Americal Legion
NATIONAL ANTHEM Joseph McMahon
- INTRODUCTION Russell Wood, Commander, American Legion Post #173
VETERANS’ COUNCIL
Steve Walsh David Kennedy
Dave Carlson Richard Kennedy
Russell Wood Steve Wickstrom
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