Leesburg Honors Fallen In Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

LEESBURG, VA – Leesburg held a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday to honor those who have given their lives in service to the country while keeping residents safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

The ceremony was held privately and was streamed on the town's Facebook page.

During the ceremony, MayorKeely Burk shared remarks and places a wreath at the war memorials in honor of all soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who served the country.

"While we are temporarily at home, our freedoms curtailed, we still cannot forget to honor these fallen men and women," Burk said. "Their sacrifices are too great to let a virus keep us from remembering. Our tears are for all those fallen military men and women. While we do not know your names, we know you made us safe and for that you have our gratitude."

The ceremony can be watched on the town's Facebook page.