Penn Yan Memorial Day Celebration

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Penn Yan’s Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Old Court House Lawn. The guest speaker is Yates County Judge Jason L. Cook. The Grand Marshall is Don Harris, a Vietnam War Veteran serving with the U.S. Army and currently the Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 745 in Penn Yan. The Master of Ceremonies is Carrie Ahearn, an Air Force veteran having served in Korea and Saudi Arabia. She is 1st Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 355 and Veteran Service Officer of Yates County. The color guard will do a rifle salute followed by taps at the end of the service. All Veterans are encouraged to attend the ceremony so they can be recognized for their service. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be conducted at the Johnson Costello Post 355 Pavilion, located at 2001 Himrod Road.

Information provided by The Chonicle-Express