Several Memorial Day events in Covington will take place next Monday to honor military personnel who died while serving the nation. The United Veterans Memorial will oversee the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Program on May 26.
The day begins with observances at various military sites, followed by a parade at 2 p.m., and concludes with a service at Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum at 3:00 p.m. The morning salutes include a prayer, a 21-gun salute, the playing of “Taps,” and wreath placement by the combined Honor Guard from Latonia American Legion Post 203 and Marshall Schildmeyer VFW Post 6095, according to Madden.
Morning events are scheduled as follows:
– VFW Post 6095 at 347 E. 47th St. – 7 a.m.
– American Legion Post 203 on Winston Highway – 7:45 a.m.
– Korean War Memorial at Ritte’s Corner – 7:55 a.m.
– Vietnam Memorial at 38th and Church streets – 8:05 a.m.
– World War II Memorial at Holmes High School – 8:30 a.m.
– Mother of God Cemetery at 3125 Madison Ave. – 8:45 a.m.
– Floral Hills Memorial Gardens at 5336 Old Taylor Mill Road – 9:05 a.m.
Participants for the parade will line up at Holmes High School starting at 1:00 p.m., entering via Eastern Avenue, as stated by Madden. The parade route proceeds north on Madison Avenue, west onto 19th Street, north on Holman Avenue, and west on 13th Street before concluding at Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.
The parade features city officials, police and fire vehicles, military contingents and vehicles, a choir and band, ball teams, and fraternal organizations.
Covington City Commissioner James Toebbe will be the keynote speaker during the ceremony. Toebbe is noted for his service across the U.S. Navy, Kentucky National Guard, and Navy Reserves over fifteen years. Sergeant (E-5) Robert Watson will serve as Grand Marshal; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from September 6, 1966 through September 9,1969. Covington Mayor Ron Washington is also scheduled to speak.
For more information about the events or parade details, Denny Madden can be contacted at (859)802-1286 or ddd1688@hotmail.com.
