HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2012-05-21 Memorial Day observance
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg to Commemorate Memorial Day with Ceremony at
Loudoun County Courthouse on Monday, May 28, 2012
Leesburg, VA (May 21, 2012) – The
Mayor, Town Council, and Memorial
Day Host Committee are honored to
present Leesburg’s annual Memorial
Day Observance, beginning at
10:00am on Monday, May 28, 2012,
at the Loudoun County Courthouse in
downtown Leesburg.
The Town’s annual Memorial Day
Observance, with the laying of
wreaths at each of the war memorials,
honors all of the soldiers, sailors,
marines and airmen who have served
in defense of our country. Veterans, active duty military, their families and all members of the
public are invited to join in this tribute, which will feature patriotic music, military reenactors
representing many of the nation’s past conflicts, and a traditional rifle salute.
This year’s featured speaker is Major General Charles E. Williams, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Retired). General Williams is a 29-year United States Army veteran who served as a helicopter
pilot in Vietnam, ferrying engineers under enemy fire to repair roads or install wells. General
Williams currently resides in Potomac Falls, Virginia, and is the President & CEO of Williams
Innovative Strategies, LLC. Other special guests attending the ceremony will include Leesburg
VFW Post #1177, American Legion Post #34, and local musicians from area high schools.
The ceremony will begin at 10:00am in front of the Loudoun County Courthouse. Downtown
Leesburg will have road closures in effect from 9:30am through 11:30am, including Market
Street from Church to Wirt and King Street from Loudoun to North. Event guests are
encouraged to park in the Leesburg Town Hall Parking Garage, accessible from Loudoun Street.
Additional on-street parking will be available for ceremony attendees with special needs.
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In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Loudoun County Senior
Center (102 North Street NW). To confirm the rain location or for more information regarding
the ceremony, please contact the Town of Leesburg’s Park and Recreation Department at 703-
777-1368 or visit www.idalee.org.
Contact:
Rachael Goodwin
Special Events Supervisor
rgoodwin@leesburgva.gov
703-737-7152
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