Politics & Government

Cumming Celebrates Memorial Day This Friday

The annual ceremony takes place at the Veterans War Memorial.

The city of Cumming holds its annual Memorial Day Service on Friday, May 24 at the Veterans Memorial.

VFW Post 9143 has invited all veterans to attend and participate in the service, which starts at 11 a.m.

Cumming’s Veterans War Memorial is located at 301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, one block from the city square.

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According to the city's website, the memorial pays homage to the sons and daughters of Cumming and Forsyth County who served their country on both foreign and American soil. Names of the soldeirs who sacrificed their lives for the country are engraved into the granite pillars.

The monument is open to the public year-round and serves as the grounds for annual Memorial Day Ceremonies.

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The Avenue Of Flags display is part of the ceremony each year. Each flag hoisted in the Avenue of Flags is dedicated to a veteran that served in active duty during times of peace or during conflict.

For information regarding the war memorial or to have a flag dedicated to a loved one who served in active duty, email Allison Smith.Β 

Download a pdf document to learn more about the history of the Veterans War Memorial.


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