by Rachel Hunter
The Gouverneur Memorial Day observance will be held on Monday, May 29, 10 a.m. in Gouverneur. The annual observance is jointly hosted by the James Maloy American Legion Post 65 in Gouverneur and the Silas Wainwright VFW Post 6338 in Gouverneur. The public is invited and encourage to attend to help pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The Gouverneur Memorial Day Parade is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. sharp. As is tradition, the parade will line-up on Rock Island St. (in front of Dunkin’) in Gouverneur, starting at 9:30 a.m. All marching bands, marching units, local clubs, local businesses and civic organizations are welcome to participate in the parade. American Legion Post 65 Commander Jason Carvel told the Gouverneur Tribune Press that he has received confirmation that the Gouverneur Wildcat Marching Band, Civil Air Patrol, Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce, Gouverneur Rescue Squad, Gouverneur Fire Department, local dignitaries, among others will be participating in the Memorial Day Parade. Coffee and donuts will be available for all parade participants starting at 8 a.m. at the James Maloy American Legion Post 65, 163 E. Main St., Gouverneur.
The Gouverneur Memorial Day Parade will start at 10 a.m. sharp, turning right onto East Main St. (Route 11) in Gouverneur and traveling past the Gouverneur Village Park, over the West Main Street (Route 11) bridge over the Oswegatchie River where the U.S. Navy Remembrance will be the conducted. The parade will then turn left on Hailesboro St. to the Riverside Cemetery where the Gouverneur Memorial Day ceremony will be held.
American Legion Commander Jason Carvel confirmed to the Gouverneur Tribune Press that the guest speaker will be Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Joseph Grimsey of the 91st Military Police Battalion, Fort Drum, NY. The Civil Air Patrol will escort the special guests during the presentation of ribbons.
Following the Gouverneur Memorial Day observance at Riverside Cemetery, all North Country community members and visitors in attendance will be invited to the James Maloy American Legion Post 65 for a free luncheon.
For more information about the Gouverneur Memorial Day observance, call American Legion Commander Jason Carvel at 315-877-2411.