The Knights of Columbus Council 14051 has adopted the Blocker Cemetery for a Memorial Day celebration honoring the Veterans buried there. The ceremony begins at 9 AM on Memorial Day. Senator Roger Wicker will be in attendance, and will read the names of all the veterans resting at the cemetery.
- Horn Lake High School ROTC, mentored by the Marine Corps League, will represent the colors, in Marine Dress Blue uniforms.
- The Memphis Marine Corps League will perform the 21 Gun Salute.
- Boy, Cub, and Girl Scout troops will attend.
- After the reading of the names the 21 volley will take place followed by the echoing trumpet taps.
- The Knights will be handing out memorial poppies, derived from the poem “In Flanders Field”, supporting the VFW.
All are invited and welcome to attend.
