Metro Services Honors Memorial Day 

Closed on Monday, May 27th, 2019, Metro Services is proud to honor fallen servicemen.

Metro Services, Inc. is owned by a Vietnam Veteran and employs many veterans who have served their country well. We will be honoring our fallen veterans who gave their all on Memorial Day at different venues. The National Cemetery and the City of East Ridge events we will be attending. I would hope you will take the time to honor the fallen servicemen who gave their all for our country and our liberties.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

– Bill Norton, CEO of Metro Services

 

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 27 in 2019). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. Service Members who died while on active duty. First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

 

Local Memorial Day Events 

 

City of East Ridge

On Monday, May 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Pioneer Frontier Park, located beside East Ridge City Hall. This annual tradition honors those that have served in any branch of the military who died while on active duty. The American Legion Post 95, located in East Ridge, spearheads this event along with City personnel and the Crestwood Garden Club.

For more information, please check the city of East Ridge’s website.

 

Chattanooga National Cemetery 

The National Cemetery Administration will host Memorial Day ceremonies at VA national cemeteries across the country with the help of local communities. Each cemetery and community will add their own special touch of patriotism and “thanks” during the events.

1200 Bailey Avenue

Chattanooga, TN 37404

(423) 855-6590

Ceremony: May 27 at 11:00 a.m.

For more information, visit the National Cemetery Administration’s website.

 

Other National Cemetery Events 

For more information about National Cemetery events, please check out their website.