Seasonal & Holidays

Mercer County Memorial Day Ceremony Set For May 27

Col. Walter F. Conner, USMC (Ret.), will deliver the keynote address at the event.

Mercer County’s annual Memorial Day ceremony is set for Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m. in the Veteran Section at Greenwood Cemetery, 1800 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton Township.

Col. Walter F. Conner, USMC (Ret.), will deliver the keynote address at the event, which is organized each year by the Mercer County Veterans Council and the Division of Veteran Services. The ceremony will conclude with a wreath-laying, 21-gun salute, playing of taps and benediction.

“I encourage everyone to pause this holiday weekend to honor the men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives protecting our freedom,” Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said. “All are invited to attend the county’s annual remembrance service at Greenwood Cemetery.”

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The attached image was provided: Veterans’ graves in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton.

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