Memorial Day in Sharon

By Alexis Pencar

This upcoming Memorial Day, Monday May 26th, 2025 at 11:00 AM, join the Sharon Springs community for a Ceremony and short Parade in front of Sharon Springs Central School. Help recognize this vital day of remembrance with our annual ceremony and parade hosted by The American Legion (Post 1269).

The parade line up is at 10:45 AM and there is an open invitation to groups, organizations, and/ or teams that would like to participate! There will be a guest speaker for this Ceremony too. Civil War Reenactors will perform the emotionally-stirring, “The Salute to the Dead”, which is traditional for this event in front of these significant monuments.

The SSCS Band will be in the parade around the school grounds and they plan to play patriotic themes like the National Anthem, making for an honorable ceremony. The Color Guard will be there to honor the flag and there will be wreaths placed on the memorials in front of SSCS. A member of the band will also play the stirring and significant Taps.

Don’t forget that Memorial Day is an essential day of remembrance that has been observed in the United States since the end of the Civil War. Originally known as Decoration Day, the official holiday was established to honor those brave soldiers who gave their lives in service to the United States of America. Their sacrifice has helped, and continues to, preserve the freedoms and way of life that we enjoy today. It is also an opportunity to honor the families of those who have lost loved ones in service to our country.

For more information or questions please contact Commander Paul Todd of Sharon Springs American Legion, Post 1269 at (518) 649-0024.