The City of Mauldin will host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at the Mauldin Veterans Memorial on East Butler Road to pay tribute to fallen service members. All are welcome to attend.
The event program will include a welcome from City Administrator Seth Duncan, opening and closing prayers by Pastor Brad Baugham of Emmanuel Bible Church, Posting of Colors by American Legion Post 271 and a reflection on the meaning of Memorial Day by Mayor Terry Merritt, who will also introduce keynote speaker Lt. Col. Mike Ware, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and published author.
“Memorial Day is a powerful reminder of the cost of our freedom,” said Mayor Terry Merritt, an Air Force veteran. “By holding this ceremony, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service, and we reaffirm our commitment as a community to never forget their sacrifice.”
The full program is as follows:
- Welcome | City Administrator Seth Duncan
- Opening Prayer | Pastor Brad Baugham, Emmanuel Bible Church
- Posting of Colors | American Legion Post 271
- National Anthem | Miranda Harrison
- Pledge of Allegiance | Mauldin Police Officer Vincent Macrina, Gunners Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Meaning of Memorial Day, Introduction of Keynote Speaker | Mayor Terry Merritt
- Keynote Speaker | Lt. Col. Mike Ware
- Musical Selection | Miranda Harrison
- Closing Prayer | Pastor Brad Baugham
- Placement of Wreaths | Disabled American Veterans
- Sounding of Taps | Stephen Goshorn
- Retiring of Colors | American Legion Post 271
View the event program here.
The Mauldin Veterans Memorial is located in front of the Mauldin Cultural Center at 101 E. Butler Rd.