Memorial Day Ceremony
Date and Time
Monday May 26, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
9:30 am in front of Town Hall
Location
Amherst Town Hall
War Memorial Pool
Description
Join us on Monday, May 26 for our annual Memorial Day Procession and Ceremony to honor and remember our fallen heroes.
The procession will begin at 9:30 AM, starting at the intersection of Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue. The procession will travel up South Pleasant Street, turn right onto Triangle Street, and finish at the War Memorial Pool in front of Amherst Regional High School.
After the procession, please join us at the War Memorial Pool for a ceremony featuring guest speakers and a special performance by the Amherst Chorale.
Program
Call to Order - Steven Connor, Director of Central Hampshire Veterans' Services
National Anthem - Amherst/Pelham Regional Chorale
Pledge of Allegiance - Civil Air Patrol
Welcoming Address - Steven Connor, Director of Central Hampshire Veterans' Services
Remarks from the Town Council - Lynn Griesemer, Council President
Proclamation - Town Council
POW/MIA Flag Speech - Steven Connor, Director of Central Hampshire Veterans' Services
Song Selection - Amherst/Pelham Regional Chorale
Roll Call of Departed Comrades
Placing of the Wreath - Council President & American Legion
Rifle Salute/Taps - American Legion Post 148
Raising of Colors - Civil Air Patrol
Thank You - Steven Connor, Director of Central Hampshire Veterans' Services