The mentor's annual Memorial Day ceremony calls for participants to attend this year's observance. According to the City of Mentor's official website, the event is scheduled for May 26. Veterans groups, civic organizations, and community members are invited to the ceremony and parade to honor the nation's fallen soldiers.
The commemorative event will begin with a procession at 9:30 AM, starting from Memorial Middle School and proceeding north on Hopkins Road to the Mentor Municipal Cemetery. Those interested in participating are asked to gather at the school by 8:30 AM for further instructions on the procession order. In a clear reminder to maintain the decorum of this somber occasion, the city has prohibited the distribution of candy and political and commercial messaging during the proceedings.
Held at 6681 Hopkins Road, the Memorial Day ceremony will occur at 10:00 AM at the cemetery's Memorial Promenade. This is a time to reflect on and pay homage to the individuals who served in the United States. The city emphasizes that the nature of the event is to respectfully remember war dead, eschewing any sort of celebratory or promotional activities.
For those looking to participate in this remembrance, the Recreation Coordinator, Kevin Cindric, is the point of contact. He can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (440) 974-5720 for registration and inquiries. The city thoughtfully conveys details of the event and its significance to ensure the focus remains on the solemnity of Memorial Day and not on other distractions that could undermine the gravity of the occasion.
