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Memorial Day Observance

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  • American Legion Post 86
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  • May 29, 2023
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  • Cornelius Town Hall
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  • 21445 Catawba Ave/Cornelius, NC 28031
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  • 10:00 AM
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  • Free
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  • Beginning at 10 a.m., join the Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 as we honor our nation’s servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This beautiful ceremony will be held on the lawn across from the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza.

    • Cain Center for the Arts

    Following the ceremony, we will head across the street for light refreshments, courtesy of the Exchange Club of North Mecklenburg and Fresh Chef.

    Then, at approximately 11:40 a.m., we will show the movie Devotion (PG-13) in the Cain Center theatre.

    The program will include distinguished guests:

    • Master of Ceremonies - Commander Randy Wally, American Legion Post 86
    • Welcome - Mayor Woody Washam
    • Keynote Speaker - Major Cory Jones, United States Marine Corps
    • Invocation and Closing Prayer - Pastor David Judge, First Baptist Church of Cornelius

    The event will also include:

    • POW/MIA Empty Chair and Wreath of Remembrance ceremonies
    • Patriotic music by W.A. Hough High School Concert Choir
    • 21-gun salute
    • Hough High School and Hopewell High School JROTC

Memorial Day Observance
  • 21445 Catawba Ave
  • Cornelius, NC 28031
  • May 29, 2023
  • Cornelius Town Hall
  • Free