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Submitted by the Town of Grand Island Recreation Department
The Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion NY Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for this country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
Veterans, family members and the community are cordially invited to attend the program at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Park (intersection of Grand Island Boulevard and Baseline Road – nearest address is Walgreens, 2320 Grand Island Blvd.).
A reception will follow the ceremony at VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, located at 2121 Grand Island Blvd.
For more information on the ceremony, email recreation@grand-island.ny.us or call 716-773-9680.
Prior to the ceremony, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post and American Legion NY Post 1346 will honor those who have served with a rifle salute and playing of taps at each cemetery. The schedule is as follows:
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
