Plymouth Virtual Memorial Event Scheduled For May 22

Minneapolis MN

20 May, 2020

6:43 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Plymouth: May 19, 2020 The public is invited to view the 2020 Plymouth Memorial Event at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22. The event will be televised/streamed on the following platforms: CCX Media Channel 12 CCXMedia.org City of Plymouth Facebook page While the event is typically held at the Plymouth Veterans Memorial, this year's event has been modified due to COVID-19. This streamed event will allow the public to view the annual ceremony dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have given their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This year's event includes a few words from the mayor, the pledge of allegiance, an invocation, a musical performance and poetic reading, words to remember the families and honor the fallen, a benediction and a moment of silence. The event is possible through a partnership with organizations such as Plymouth Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Heinzen-Ditter VFW Post 5903 Hamel, City of Plymouth, Minnesota Army National Guard Chaplain Corps, Plymouth Lions Club, Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, Wayzata High School and CCX Media. This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author's own.