Lowell Veterans Commission finalizes Memorial Day plans, to honor departing member

The Lowell Veterans Commission confirmed plans for the city—99s Memorial Day activities and agreed to honor a departing commissioner at a meeting that addressed logistics, venue questions and member recruitment.

Members said the primary Memorial Day gathering is scheduled for the 20th at City Hall at 4:30 p.m., with organizers arranging a Zoom feed for those who cannot attend in person. The commission also described a separate flags placement at Edson Cemetery at 10 a.m. the Friday before the event.

The meeting matters because the events bring together veterans, students and families for ceremonies and banner displays that the commission coordinates with city departments and community groups. Commission members discussed who will erect banners, how to publicize the events to increase participation and how to accommodate out-of-town attendees.

Commission member Jay Gaffney said the banner ceremony was intended to let families "see all the banners erected." Commission members reported the Department of Public Works currently holds the completed banners and will install them when crews are available. A member estimated about 200 ROTC students and a fourth-grade class will attend the banner presentation;…