HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2020-05-25 Memorial Day Observance
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
May 25, 2020
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Leesburg Celebrates Memorial Day with Private Observance at
Loudoun County Courthouse
Leesburg, VA (May 25, 2020) – The Town of
Leesburg held its annual Memorial Day Observance
on Monday, May 25, 2020 on the Loudoun County
Courthouse grounds in downtown Leesburg.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the event
was held privately while appearing live on the
Town’s Facebook page.
Mayor Kelly Burk shared her remarks before
placing a wreath at the war memorials in honor of
all soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who
served in the defense of our country. Leesburg Town
Councilman Neil Steinberg was also in attendance as well as Phil Rusciolelli and Ray Delpesche
of Leesburg VFW Post #1177.
“While we are temporarily at home, with our freedoms curtailed, we still cannot forget to
honor these fallen men and women. Their sacrifices are too great to let a virus keep us from
remembering,” Burk said. “While we are looking at this on a screen, know that Leesburg and
the Leesburg Town Council could not be silent. Our tears are for all those fallen military man
and women. While we do not know your names, we know you made us safe and for that you
have our gratitude.”
This annual observance commemorates those who have lost their lives in battle, serving the
United States, as well as recognize the brave military men and women who serve our country.
Those who wish to watch the ceremony can do so on the Town’s Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/LeesburgVirginia.
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