Cherry Hill Memorial Day Ceremony To Include F16 Flyover

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A fighter jet flyover will be part of Cherry Hill’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28, 10:45 a.m. on the grounds of the Municipal Complex, 820 Mercer Street, officials announced. Residents in the surrounding area are advised that they will hear louder-than-normal aircraft noise at the time of the flyover.

The two F16 jets will be flown by the New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing from Atlantic City, and will fly in over the Township’s War Memorial at 11 a.m., weather-permitting. The ceremony itself will be held rain or shine.

The township will join with members of American Legion Post 372, Jewish War Veterans Post 126, and men and women from around the community to honor these hometown heroes and the more than 1.3 million others who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States throughout history.

Colonel Lucretia McClenney, US Army, Retired, will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. The event also includes recognition of veterans who died this past year, a musical tribute to the Armed Forces by the Cherry Hill Pine Barons Chorus, and the placement of the POW/MIA Chair as a reminder that even though some soldiers are not here, there is still a space for them.

“While Memorial Day is one our nation’s most significant holidays to remember the fallen, we can also never forget the heroism and selflessness displayed by all of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines throughout history,” Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn said. “I would like to personally invite any veterans and active-duty military living in Cherry Hill to join our community as we honor our hometown heroes and the more than 1.3 million others who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.”

Veterans and active-duty military are encouraged to attend, and will be recognized during the program. There will be a free lunch for the public provided by Wegmans following the ceremony. Penn Medicine of Cherry Hill and Spivak Jewelers also sponsor the event.

For more information, call the Cherry Hill Department of Recreation at 856-488-7868, or email Events@chtownship.com.

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