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Several events are planned in Covington, Kentucky, to honor fallen military personnel on Memorial Day. The Annual Memorial Day Parade and Program will be held on Monday, May 26, organized by the United Veterans Memorial.
The day's events will start with observances at various military sites, followed by a parade at 2 p.m., and conclude with a service at 3:00 p.m. at Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum. "The salutes at the sites will include a prayer, a 21-gun salute, the playing of 'Taps,' and the placing of a wreath by the combined Honor Guard from the Latonia American Legion Post 203 and the Marshall Schildmeyer VFW Post 6095," Madden said.
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.
Parade participants will line up at Holmes High School starting at 1:00 p.m., entering via Eastern Avenue. The parade route includes Madison Avenue, Holman Avenue, and concludes at Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.
City officials, police and fire vehicles, military contingents, choirs, bands, ball teams, and fraternal organizations will take part in the parade. The ceremony following the parade features Covington City Commissioner James Toebbe as keynote speaker. Toebbe has served in various branches of the military for over fifteen years. Sergeant (E-5) Robert Watson is named Grand Marshal for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps from September 1966 to September 1969. Covington Mayor Ron Washington is also scheduled to speak.
For more information about these events, contact Denny Madden at (859) 802-1286 or ddd1688@hotmail.com.
