Memorial Day Ceremony

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