Memorial Day Observance
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 is held annually at 11 a.m. and includes featured remarks, the presentation of The Colors, playing of “Taps,” and a 3-volley salute. Participants include the members of American Legion Man O’ War Post No. 8 and its Ladies Auxiliary. Patriotic Americans join the cemetery in remembering and saluting those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
2010 Memorial Day Photo Gallery
2010 Memorial Day VideoVideo Highlights from 2009 Memorial Day Observance
Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance Invocation/Welcome Commissioner Margaret Plattner, LCDR (Ret.) USN Placing of Wreath/Rifle Team/Taps | ||
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2009 Memorial Day Photo Gallery
Video Highlights from 2008 Memorial Day Observance
Presentation of Colors Invocation/Welcome Mayor Jim Newberry Placing of Wreath/Amazing Grace Rifle Team/TapsMEMORIAL DAY 2008  | ||
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2008 Memorial Day Photo Gallery
Video Highlights from 2007 Memorial Day Observance
Presentation of Colors Invocation & Welcome Major General Charles E. Gorton, USAR Placing of the Wreath & Amazing Grace Rifle Team & Taps2007 Memorial Day Photo Gallery
2003-04 Memorial Day Photo Gallery
Our speakers since 2001 have been:
2010
Bob Kovacic, LTC USA (Ret.)
2009
Deputy Commissioner Margaret Plattner, LCDR(Ret.) USN
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
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
