Radford City's 13 Annual Memorial Day Service
Venue: Bisset Park, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Monday, May 30, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Miscellaneous
Cost: Free

Description:
Highlighting Radford’s 13th annual Memorial Day service, Monday, May 30, 11 am, will be patriotic music honoring each of the American Armed Forces performed by the Radford High School band directed by Daniel Frankenberger, and singing of the National Anthem by the RHS Choir, directed by Lois Castonguay. The service takes place at the Bisset Park Gazebo.

The entire program will be aired live on WRAD, AM 1460, especially for those unable to attend in person. The service honors all veterans as well as those currently serving our nation in all branches of service.

Attendees will receive miniature flags from Woodmen of the World, Lodges 14. The service is open and free to the public, and will be held rain or shine.

Schedule of Events:

Dramatic “Field of Crosses”
Music by Radford HS Band and Choir
Radford Mayor Bruce Brown
Rev. Gina Rhea, Radford First Christian Church
Va. Delegate David Nutter
LTC Andy Munera, RAAP Commander
Reading of names of Radford’s 59 war dead
Amazing Grace – Piper Andrew Meeks
21 Gun Salute – VFW Post 776
Taps – Bugler Gary Jackson

For more information call Thomas at 540-633-0081 or visit: http://www.radford.va.us/radford-college-radford-hotels/1-radford-college-radford-hotels/197-13th-annual-memorial-day-service.html

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