Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Memorial Day topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Grand Prairie marks 22nd Memorial Day with wreath-laying and veteran's address
Summary
Grand Prairie's 22nd annual Memorial Day service at Veterans Park included a flyover, a wreath-laying by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a keynote by retired U.S. Navy fleet master chief Raymond Kemp, who emphasized unity and service.
Grand Prairie held its 22nd annual Memorial Day service at Veterans Park with a ceremonial flyover and a proclamation from the City Council recognizing the city's fallen. The program included a wreath presentation by the Daughters of the American Revolution and individual recognition for the 56 military members from Grand Prairie who died serving the nation.
Retired U.S. Navy fleet master chief Raymond Kemp delivered the event's guest address. Kemp said, "The fallen are not buried by politics. They're buried by service," and urged attendees to remember the shared service across races and beliefs. The keynote stressed unity beneath the flag and honored the personal sacrifices of local service members.
