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May 23, 2007
Ceremonies to mark Memorial Day 2007 in the U.S. Virgin Islands Ceremonies will be held in both districts on Monday, May 28, 2007 as the territory joins the rest of the nation in the observance of Memorial Day, a day set aside in remembrance of the sacrifice of those who died in all our country’s wars. Gov. John deJongh, Jr. called on all Virgin Islanders to join in the observance of Memorial Day by attending one or all of the events in their respective districts. "We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have died in service to our nation’s Armed Forces. Let’s take time on this Memorial Day to honor those who gave their lives and those who continue to risk their lives for the ideals we cherish." On St. Thomas, the Office of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion Patrick U. George Post 90 will host the day’s activities which include a “Laying of Wreath and Flag Raising Ceremony” at 9 a.m. at Western Cemetery One. From there, a procession will head up Main Street and across Veterans Drive to the Coast Guard dock for a Seaside ceremony and Casting of a Wreath. A Memorial Day Program will take place at Emancipation Garden at 11 a.m. The Memorial Day observance on St. Croix will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday with a procession from Bassin Triangle to the Christiansted Cemetery. There a special graveside tribute will take place followed by a seaside ceremony at Christiansted Wharf. The Memorial Day program on St. Croix will follow and will feature musical selections, remarks by officials and the “Roll Call of Deceased Veterans” and the playing of "Taps." Memorial Day is a federal holiday across the nation and in the territories and possessions of the United States. |
