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Memorial Day Observance
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The last Monday in May is set aside to remember those men and women who died in military service to their country. Lexington’s official observance ceremony is held annually at The Lexington National Cemetery, located just inside the front gates of The Lexington Cemetery. The service, which begins at 11 a.m. features remarks, the presentation of colors, playing of “Taps,” and a 21-gun salute. Participating will be the men and women of American Legion Man O’ War Post No. 8 and its Ladies Auxiliary. Please join us in remembering and saluting those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Video Highlights from 2008 Memorial Day Observance

TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Presentation of Colors
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Invocation/Welcome
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Mayor Jim Newberry
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Placing of Wreath/Amazing Grace
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Rifle Team/Taps


Video Highlights from 2007 Memorial Day Observance

TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Presentation of Colors
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Invocation & Welcome
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Major General Charles E. Gorton, USAR
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Placing of the Wreath & Amazing Grace
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Rifle Team & Taps

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2008 Memorial Day Observance Photo Gallery

2007 Memorial Day Observance Photo Gallery

2003-2004 Memorial Day Observance Photo Gallery


Our speakers since 2001 have been:

2008
Mayor Jim Newberry
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government

2007
MG Charles E. Gorton COMMANDER,
81st Regional Readiness Sustainment Command
Fort Jackson, South Carolina  

2006
Steve Logan, Lieutenant Colonel Military Police (USAR)  

2005
BG Bruce Pieratt, KYANG (Ret.)
Mayor Teresa Isaac  

2004
U.S. Representative A.B. (Ben) Chandler  

2003
Major General William E. Barron

2002
Forest Farley, Director of the Lexington VA Medical Center  

2001
U.S. Represenative Ernie Fletcher  



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