Weaverville’s annual observation of Memorial Day will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 27th at the Community Center overlooking Lake Louise.
Lt. General Kathleen Gainey USA (3-Star Retired) is our guest speaker. Lt. General Gainey has served in Army Command for 35 years, including 15 different assignments, her final post as Deputy Commander, US Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Recently her exceptional contributions were recognized by the Army Women’s Foundation and Lt. General Gainey was inducted into the US Army Women’s Hall of Fame.
The invocation and benediction will be provided by Rev. Mike Holder of both Christ United Methodist Church and Pleasant Grove Union Church of Weaverville. The renowned Reuter Center Singers will lead the singing of the National Anthem along with a patriotic song medley. The program includes a moving video of the ‘rifle salute’ by the Weaverville Police Department Squad and taps by the Weaverville Fire Department. Amazing Grace will be performed live on bagpipes by Howard Dusenbury, returning guest for the past 3-years.
Please join us as we honor our fallen men and women, who have served and protected our country. Free parking is available at the Community Center, the above Outdoor Rec. Center lot, as well as adjacent parking below the Community Center.
Memorial Day Holiday, Town Hall and Offices are closed. Alternate garbage collection in effect: Monday May 27 route collected on Thursday May 3o.