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Frisco, Texas – Frisco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8273 and the Frisco Garden Club partner to host the 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony.Β  At 9:00 am on Monday, May 25, 2020 veterans and members of the community will join together to pay respect to America’s heroes that fought and died in battle.Β  The ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial within Frisco Commons Park located at 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75034.Β  This year’s ceremony will include a keynote address from retired β€œMarine One” pilot and community volunteer Lieut. Col. Richard β€œDick” Peasley.Β  In addition, the Mayor of Frisco, Jeff Cheney, the Frisco Community Band, the Frisco Chorale, and other organizations will come together to round out the program.

In this day of increased health concerns associated with COVID-19, the Frisco VFW and Garden Club request that social distancing be practiced while in attendance.Β  In addition, face masks are encouraged to be worn and will be available on-site, while supplies last.Β  Hand sanitation stations will also be available in order to mitigate risk.Β  Residents with increased health risks are encouraged to enjoy the program in the comfort of their home as the ceremony will be streamed live via Facebook Live.Β  A rebroadcast of the ceremony will be available on Facebook and YouTube.

β€œAlthough we are sensitive to the current health situation, we felt it critical to move forward with this program to honor those men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country.” commented Shenna Lawless, Commander of Frisco VFW Post 8273.Β  β€œWe will honor them on Memorial Day while practicing social distancing, providing disposable face masks, and sanitation stations to those in attendance.”

The City of Frisco, Frisco American Legion Post 178, Frisco Independent School District will participate or provide support to the ceremony.Β  Frisco VFW Memorial Day Coordinator and Frisco Councilmember Tim H. Nelson added, β€œThere is no way that we could pull off such a special event and in such a short time without the support and assistance of our partners.Β  Two weeks ago, this event looked like it would never happen.Β  Last week we received approval from the city of Frisco and were pulling this together in no time with all of their help.”

In this time of need, attendees are encouraged to bring in unexpired canned goods, all of which will be donated to Frisco Family Services.

Credit: Frisco Post No. 8273, Veterans of Foreign Wars, US