Tenth Anniversary Memorial Day Ceremony
Guest Speaker Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III
Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza
On Monday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m., Veterans dating back to WWII will be honored during the special tenth anniversary Memorial Day ceremony at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza at Sun City Texas.
The Memorial Day event also includes: **The 36th Infantry Division ceremonial band from the Texas Army National Guard that will provide patriotic music throughout the ceremony.
**A massing of colors involving several Williamson County units opens the ceremony. It includes the Navy Junior ROTC from Georgetown High School and Stony Point High School in Round Rock, the Georgetown Fire Department and Williamson County EMS.
**The names of ten Williamson County individuals who have given their lives for America will be read dating back to WWI.
**Wreaths of fresh flowers will be placed at both the Williamson County Memorial Wall and the 82-foot limestone wall over which the flags of all services fly 24/7. Hundreds of chairs are available or attendees may bring their own chairs for the one-hour ceremony. A reception follows on the social center patio.
Date/Location: Sun City Texas Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 27, 9:30 a.m.
Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza
2 Texas Drive, Georgetown, TX 78633
Media Contact: Krystal Wilson, Director of Communications
Sun City Texas Community Association
512-948-7731, Krystal.Wilson@sctexas.org
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