Roswell Memorial Day Service Biggest In Georgia

ROSWELL, GA -- Roswell will host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, an event which is the biggest of its kind in Georgia. On the grounds of the Roswell City Hall, Roswell Remembers will feature speakers who are veterans of WWII and the Korean War, as well as a full ceremony remembering our fallen service members.

The event started in 1997 and is "a non-political, non-commercial ceremony honoring those who gave all in defending our country and the sacrifices made by veterans and their families in order to protect our freedoms," according to a press release.

The keynote speaker will be Hank Freedman, a World War II veteran. He was a machine gunner from 1942 to 1944, and was captured by the Germans at the Battle of the Bulge. While a prisoner of war, he lost 55 pounds before being liberated by the 6th Armored Division. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and more.

The honor of laying the wreath will go to Edward "Ted" McCabe, a Korean War veteran who was a part of the first wave of Marines at Inchon. He fought against the Chinese, who outnumbered the Marines 10 to one, as they surrounded the Marine positions. His unit fought through temperatures of negative 50 degrees and he made it out alive. Ted was awarded Five Battle Stars for his combat engagements, according to the press release from Roswell Remembers.

The program agenda is as follows:

10:00 a.m.: Displays Open to the Public

10:15 a.m.: Pre-Ceremony Music

11:00 a.m.:

• Presentation of Colors
• National Anthem
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• “Lest We Forget” POW-MIA
• Laying of the Wreath
• Featured Speaker
• Reflections “From The Heart” - Veterans share Moments of Reflections
• Benediction
• 21-Gun Salute
• Taps

The event is not suitable for pets due to the large crowd size and the 21-Gun Salute. The famous musician and DJ Moby will emcee the event.

"Once again Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony will be hosted by Moby. Moby has a 25-year history as the top morning DJ in Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta, where he was the top-rated morning personality for 10 years," the press release said.

After the military ceremony, there will be grounds available for picnicing and BBQ will be available to purchase on site. The Chuck Nation Band will play during the event. They are described as a world class ensemble of award-winning performers, and are one of the most entertaining and versatile groups in bluegrass and acoustic music.

For additional information on the event visit www.roswellmemorialday.com

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