Memorial Day

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform in our time of need." Amen.

History on Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day.

Local Events

Monday, May 28

• Mass at St. Patrick's Church, 9:00am (No 6:45AM)
  
  Memorial Day Festivities in Woodbury, beginning at 8:00am
• The day begins with a service at the World War II Memorial, Cooper Street and South Evergreen Avenue, at 8 a.m.
• A program at Rotary Park, south side of East Barber Avenue and Lake Drive, follows at 8:30 a.m.
• A program at the Civil War Monument, west side of Broad Street and Delaware Street, begins at 9:30 a.m.
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History

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