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NORWICH – Commander William Haines has announced the upcoming Memorial Day events for Monday, May 29, in an effort to honor all veterans of war, POWs, victims of 9/11, and those affected by the present-day War on Terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
The Memorial Day observance will include a parade, guest speaker John Sheldon, traditional veteran ceremonies and firearms salute, followed by Taps performed by trumpeters from the Norwich High School Marching Band.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, parade participants will congregate at the VFW in Norwich.
At 11 a.m., the parade will commence and proceed west on East and West Main Streets, to the City's West Side Park where veteran services will be conducted in front of the World War II Monument.
Parade participants will include the Norwich City Police and Fire Departments, Chenango County Sheriff's Department, the NHS Marching Band, American Legion Post 189, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, VFW Post 2782, VFS Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Patriot Guard Riders, and disabled and senior veterans.
