VALHALLA, NY (May 6, 2025) — Friends of The Kensico Cemetery Inc. will hold its 19th annual Veterans Remembrance Service on Friday, May 23, at 2:30 p.m. to honor Westchester County soldiers killed in the Global War on Terrorism. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, which will take place at the Veterans Memorial monument near the Administration Building.
The service will pay tribute to soldiers from Westchester who died in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as all military personnel who have served in the Global War on Terrorism. Special recognition will be given to two Medal of Honor recipients buried at Kensico Cemetery, along with POWs and MIAs. The ceremony will feature wreath placements, the raising of the American flag, scripture readings, and guest speakers.
Chet Day, Chairman of the Board of the Friends of Kensico Cemetery, emphasized the significance of the event. “As a cemetery where every day is Memorial Day, we invite the public to join us at this special time set aside to remember all those who have served our country,” Day said.
The event marks the start of the area’s Memorial Day observances, with the holiday falling on Monday, May 26. Kensico Cemetery, a not-for-profit organization established in 1889, has served the community and veterans for 136 years.
For more information or to confirm attendance, contact Kensico Cemetery at 1-888-KENSICO or email events@kensico.org.
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