COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Organizers of Memorial Day activities in the City of Coldwater say they will resume their regular program this year after dealing with the protocols associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
Those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country will be honored once again on Memorial Day in Coldwater.
A Memorial Day program will take place at the Four Corners Park at 8:30 a.m.
A parade will then be held. Those in the parade are asked to contact Joe Bregg at (517) 617-7110 if they have any questions.
The motorized portion of the parade will continue to the U.S. 12 bridge where the Lost At Sea Dedication will be held.
That will be followed by services in the old section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
The “Gathering of Flags” War Memorial ceremony on Flag Hill is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m.. The Memorial was established in May 2004.
The keynote speaker this year will be Quincy Master Chief Timothy W. Tracy who earned numerous military decorations and honors during his 30 years in the U.S. Navy.
Craig Watson of Union City, James Burnett of Coldwater and Anthony Matteoni of Union City will all be honored during the ceremony.
The three Branch County members of the U.S. Marine Corps were killed in action while serving their country. Watson and Burnett died in Iraq while Matteoni was killed in Afghanistan.
A complete schedule along with more information can be found in this week’s Shopper’s Guide”.
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