Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony to be held Monday, May 26th

Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am, May 26th, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville.

City and county officials, as well as MCVSO staff will give remarks, with the keynote address given by Colonel Karen M. Darnell, United States Air Force, who currently serves as the state inspector general for the Tennessee National Guard.

Musical selections will be presented by Stella McKnight and the 101st Airborne Division Band, with posting of the colors by the 101st Airborne Division Honor Guard. Area Veterans Service Organizations will conduct a wreath- laying ceremony.

Veterans Memorial Park is located at 1300 Madison Street, at the rear of the Montgomery County Health Department, with parking available at Veterans Plaza. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the William O. Beach Civic Hall, Veterans Plaza.

For more information, contact the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization at 931.553.5173 or srhopwood@montgomerycountytn.org.