Beverly, Morgan Park, Mt. Greenwood 2017 Memorial Day Parade Honors the Fallen

CHICAGO, IL -- Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives fighting for America’s freedom. Honoring the true meaning of the day the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade will follow the Ridge Run, stepping off from 110th and Longwood Drive. Participants and spectators are encouraged to join BAPA, parade participants, community leaders and families for the laying of the wreath, color guard and Memorial Day ceremony.

The parade will begin immediately following the Ridge Run races at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29. Over the past several years, the Beverly Area Planning Association’s Memorial Day Parade committee has worked hard to expand this popular event into a true showcase of patriotism and honor. Many individuals, businesses and organizations have contributed time, funds and support, exhibiting the depth of their commitment to our fallen heroes and this venerable South Side community.

U.S. Army veteran Rich Doyle is Grand Marshal of this year’s Memorial Day Parade. Doyle served in the Vietnam War and rose through the ranks, ultimately becoming a sergeant during this three years on active duty.

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The Road Home Program: The Center for Veterans and Their Families at Rush University Medical Center is presenting sponsor of the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Memorial Day Parade. The Road Home Program provides individualized care to veterans and their families to help heal the “invisible wounds of war.” The program is committed to helping all veterans returning home to address service and combat-related health and mental health issues as well as family challenges. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay. Beverly/Morgan Park neighbor Modie Lavin is the community outreach coordinator, and she can be reached at 312-942-8354.

Among the many groups participating in the Memorial Day Parade are the Morgan Park High School State Champ basketball team, Mount Greenwood Special Olympics gold medalist in the recent Austria games Tommy Shimoda, Jesse White Tumblers, Beverly Bombshells, area Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, Ridge Historical Society, military groups, schools and teams.

Entertainment, food, beer truck, children’s activities, special guests, Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day Service and more immediately follow the races.