Communities to observe Memorial Day
The Kannapolis Memorial Day program begins with a procession at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Harrisburg's American Legion Auxiliary Unit 523 placed approximately 120 American flags at Harrisburg's Veterans Park.
Ceremonies across Cabarrus County are observing Memorial Day and honoring the service members who gave their lives for American freedom.
Kannapolis Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park
Residents are invited to honor the nation's fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony Monday at Veterans Park in downtown Kannapolis.
The event will begin with a procession along Main Street at 11:30 a.m., followed by a program at noon at Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St.
Organizers said the ceremony will feature a keynote speaker and special musical performances.
The event is hosted by Beaver-Pittman American Legion Post 115, Poston-Perkins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8989, the American Legion Auxiliary and the city of Kannapolis.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
ECHS takes part in Taps Across America
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society will once again join communities across the nation in observing Memorial Day through participation in Taps Across America on Monday, May 25.
The national observance honors members of the military who died in service to the United States. Participants are encouraged to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m., followed by the playing of taps.
The public is invited to gather on the lawn of the ECHS Museum, 1145 N. College St. in Mount Pleasant, ahead of the ceremony. After taps is performed, attendees will have an opportunity to ring the museum bell in memory of loved ones who died while serving their country.
Taps Across America began in 2015 and grew in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as a socially distanced way to commemorate Memorial Day. Musicians across the country were encouraged to step outside and perform taps following the national moment of remembrance.
Thousands of buglers and musicians are expected to participate nationwide this year. The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society first joined the annual observance in 2021.
More information about the national program is available at TapsAcrossAmerica.org.
Midland Memorial Day ceremony at Rob Wallace Park
The town of Midland will honor the nation's fallen service members during its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, May 25, at Rob Wallace Park.
The community program will feature patriotic music, ceremonial tributes and remarks from local leaders as residents gather to remember those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
The ceremony's schedule includes the Presentation of Colors by the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, the national anthem performed by C. Whitley and an invocation by L. Pittman.
Other highlights include a reading of the names of recent fallen veterans by B. Echevarria, remarks from Midland Mayor John Crump, and a wreath-laying ceremony. Musical selections planned for the evening include "American Soldier," "Go Rest High on that Mountain," and "God Bless the USA."
The program will also feature "The Meaning of Memorial Day," presented by M. Stubbs, and "The Meaning of Taps," by R. Wise. The Rendering of Honors and the Departure of Colors will conclude the formal ceremony.
The printed program also includes the poem "One Thousand Men Are Walking" by Joshua Dyer, a tribute to the sacrifices of military service members and to the nation's enduring gratitude.
Harrisburg Memorial Day flags
Harrisburg's American Legion Auxiliary Unit 523 placed approximately 120 American flags at Harrisburg's Veterans Park.
The flags were placed in memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
