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Committee approves small Martin Luther King Day tribute to honor African American veterans on Memorial Island
Summary
Committee members approved a proposed small gathering on Jan. 18 to recognize approximately 11 African American service members memorialized on Memorial Island; organizers plan a roll call, prayer and flag placements.
The Memorial Island Committee approved a request to hold a small Martin Luther King Day gathering on Memorial Island to recognize African American veterans memorialized on the island.
A committee member proposed the event, noting roughly 11 African American service members are represented on the island and suggesting a short program on Jan. 18 with a roll call, prayer and flag placements. The speaker said Gold Star family members and local veterans' organizations have been contacted and that the prayer would be given by Sylvester McIntosh; the proposal named guest attendees who had committed to participate.
The chair characterized the event as a small gathering that did not require city services such as sound and moved to approve the tribute; the committee voted in favor. The committee agreed to notify the city as appropriate and to coordinate logistics through normal channels.
Organizers asked the committee to help publicize the event and to facilitate limited support; the committee approved the request and will assist with visibility and coordination.
