Memorial Day in Northampton

In addition to the many activities celebrating Memorial Day around the county and other local areas, Northampton Township will have its own ceremonies to honor local and national veterans.

The Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment will host a flag raising ceremony at 8 a.m. In front of the Administration Building, there are seven flag poles which raise an American flag and a flag for each branch of the military. Veterans of each will hoist their branch's flag in this 15-minute exercise.

At 9 a.m., Master of Ceremonies Tom Yaegel will run a 45-minute program at the Robert H. Dembowski Veterans Memorial Park, located at the corner of 2nd Street Pike and Almshouse Road. 

The program will include the National Anthem, sung by Council Rock student Hailey Brown. Cub Scout Pack 280 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Former Holland Middle School Principal Michael A. Lecker will give the keynote address. There will also be a rifle salute and a performance of "Taps."