This year marks the 23rd year of the Memorial Day Commemoration at Union Township Veterans Park. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Clermont County Chapter 649 will begin reading the names of the fallen at 6 a.m. on May 30. During the eight hour period, the names of local soldiers killed in Vietnam will be read.
A field of over 500 white crosses near the helicopter memorial will bear the names of each veteran whose name is read. The Memorial Ceremony will begin at 2 p.m.
The Master of Ceremonies for this year’s event is Cliff Riley, President of The Buckeye State Council of The Vietnam Veterans of America. Bob Proud, Clermont County Commissioner will deliver the key note address and the award winning Union Township Color Guard will post the colors.
Union Township Veterans Memorial Park is located at the corner of Clough Pike and Glen Este-Withamsville Road, Clermont County, OH. For more information visit www.vva649.org.