The Sons of The American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 is moving the 91st Memorial Day Ceremonies to a virtual format. It will be at 11:00am on Monday, May 25.
Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti will serve as Keynote Speaker. Bob Wilkeson will serve as Grand Marshal/special guest and Father Martin Celuch of Christ Our Saviour Parish in Struthers will serve as Chaplain of the Day.
In the theme of remembering, Squadron 15 is asking all Poland residents to go outside at 11:05am on Memorial Day and sing the National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
Squadron 15 will also honor The Four Chaplains, Those Lost at Sea and the 24 Poland men who made the sacrifice dying in defense of the nation.
At 11:45am, musicians, especially those who play trumpet, are asked to go outside and play Taps to honor and remember those lost in defense of the country.
Memorial Day Ceremonies will be streamed at Sons of The American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 Facebook page.