Leesburg Memorial Day Observance Monday At Courthouse

LEESBURG, VA — Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Susan S. Lawrence is the featured speaker for this year's Town of Leesburg annual Memorial Day Observance on the lawn of the Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 East Market Street. The ceremony begins 10 a.m. Monday and also will feature "patriotic music" and a traditional rifle salute.

Lawrence, who retired in 2013, was the Army's chief information officer. These days, she's senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she helps lead the firm's defense business. Following her remarks, wreaths will laid at each of the war memorials.

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Ceremony participants include Leesburg VFW Post #1177, the Ketoctin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sons of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy, Loudoun Chapter #170, and several Boy and Girl Scout Troops.

Market Street, from Church to Wirt Streets, and King Street, from Loudoun to North Streets, will be closed to traffic beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the end of the ceremony at approximately 11:3o. Event guests should park in the Leesburg Town Hall Parking Garage, accessible from Loudoun Street.

On-street parking within the street closure area will be available for ceremony attendees with special needs. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Loudoun County Senior Center (102 North Street NW). To confirm the rain location or for more information regarding the ceremony, please contact the Town of Leesburg’s Park and Recreation Department at 703-777-1368.

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