Parks & Recreation

Veterans Memorial - Memorial Day Event
The public is invited to attend the Hanover Memorial Day Program being held at the Hanover Veterans Memorial located at Hanover Wayside Park on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Veterans who gave their life defending their Country and those who are currently serving our Country to insure our freedom will be honored. The Laying of the Memorial Wreath will be escorted by Commander James Kickler, Sean Davis and David Jennings of the American Legion Post 175, Mechanicsville, VA.

Brigadier General Stephen L. Huxtable, Ret. Virginia Army National Guard will be the Honored Guest Speaker at the event. Other honored guests include: The Hanover Concert Band, Glenn Hawkins, Ret. USAF Chaplin, Grace United Family Church, Mechanicsville, VA., Mr. Jimmie L. Edwards, American Legion Post 29, Danville, VA singing the National Anthem, members of VFW Post 9808, Mechanicsville, VA and American Legion Post 175, Mechanicsville, VA.

For more information about this ceremony or about the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, please call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 365-4695 or visit www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec/vetmemorial.htm