Mid Coast Memorial
Day Weekend Events
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| From the Free Press, Flag Raising in 2012
Boots on the Ground at
the Knox Museum in Thomaston; The Memorial Day “Murph” in Camden; and Peace and
Justice Sunday at the John Street Methodist Church in Camden are three of the
events upcoming to commemorate Memorial Day in the Mid Coast area.
Boots
on the Ground
The second annual “Boots
on the Ground” event honoring America’s veterans and active military personnel
and their families, takes place at The Knox Museum in Thomaston on May 25 at 11
a.m.
Lieutenant Colonel
(ret.) and Peter W. Ogden, Maine State Director of Veterans’ Affairs, will
speak. Admission is free and all are welcome.
A parade will begin at
11:00 including military units such as guards, rifle units, veterans, and
re-enactors. If you wish to march, arrive by 10:30 and check in with American
Legion District 6 Commander Ronald A Rainfrette.
After the parade a color
guard will raise the flag and soloist Harry Grant will perform the national
anthem. There will be brief speeches, prayers, and tributes. A wreath will be
laid in memory of General Henry Knox, who served as Chief of Artillery under
George Washington in the Revolutionary War.
Lunch will be served
after the activities by the Tenants Harbor Masons and Knox Museum personnel.
The Midcoast Community Band will provide the music.
The event will go on
rain or shine. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Some seating is provided.
Memorial
Day ‘Murph’
The Memorial Day “Murph”,
which honors the memory of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in
Afghanistan in 2005, takes place in Camden, Monday, May 27, at 8:00 a.m. at the
Camden-Rockport Middle School playground.
Murphy was given the
Congressional Medal of Honor and the fundraiser raises money for veterans’
organizations.
This is a cross-fit
style event designed to remind participants of the pain and discomfort that
service men and women go through by extensive physical exercise. You may also
just show up and participate for free to show your support for veterans.
To make a donation or to
register for the event, visit www.mdmfundraiser.com.
The $35 registration fee includes a free T-Shirt.
Peace
and Justice Sunday
Peace and Justice Sunday
will be observed on May 26, at 10:30 am. At the John Street United Methodist
Church in Camden. The service honors veterans. Active or retired members of the
armed services and their families are invited to attend.
The congregation will thank
the servicemen and women with a luncheon following the worship.
Parades
I do not have a listing
of the local area parades as I’m writing this on May 22. Check your local paper
for the times and places for the parade in your area.
Memorial
Day Stories in the Archives
I invite you to read
archive stories from May, 2011: “Honoring Our Civil War Heroes, Our Civil War
Legacy”; and May 2012, “Remembering Our Freedom.”
Have a wonderful
Memorial Day Weekend.
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