Meridian Township carries on the tradition of honoring and paying respect to those who have served in the military. A Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 27 at 11:00 am at the Glendale Cemetery (2500 Mount Hope Road, Okemos).

During the ceremony, the Meridian Community Band will be providing musical tribute selections, local Scout troops will lead the Color Guard, and special presentations will be given by United States Navy Veteran Joy Rimpau and St. Luke Lutheran Senior Pastor Trevor Sutton.

WHAT: Meridian Township Memorial Day Service                                   

WHEN: Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:00 am

WHERE: Glendale Cemetery, 2500 Mt. Hope Road, Okemos

WHO: Open to the public                            

“I come from a long line of veterans who served, my son served in the Marines for 10 years and now serves in Army,” stated Meridian Township Clerk Deborah Guthrie. “The important oath our family members, friends, and neighbors commit to putting their lives on the line to protect our freedoms is not only an oath we should recognize and respect every day, but especially on Memorial Day.”

For questions, contact the Meridian Township Clerk’s Office at 517.853.4300.