In remembering the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, American Legion Post 331 and the Borough of Avalon will host a Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 27 at 9 am.
The parade starts at 32nd Street and Dune Drive, then proceeds north to Veterans Plaza (21st Street and Dune Drive) where a ceremony will be held.
Ceremony immediately following the parade will include comments from Mayor John McCorristin, Post Commander Thomas McCullough, and guest speaker, as well as a presentation of memorial wreaths and rifle salute. Many civic organizations in our community will be participating in the parade.
This year’s guest speaker will be retired Brigadier General Patrick M. Kennedy, who most recently served as the Assistant Adjutant General-Air, New Jersey National Guard and now serves as Superintendent of Veterans South Haven.
Brig. Gen. Kennedy flew combat support in both Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. He exercised command and control over 2,400 airmen comprised of two flying wings performing fighter and air refueling missions while serving as principal advisor to The Adjutant General on the execution of Air Guard assets.
Brig. Gen. Kennedy is well-decorated as the recipient of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, and various medals for his service for the State of New Jersey. Brig. Gen. Kennedy holds scholarly degrees from Stockton University and Rutgers University.
Please join us for this ceremony in Avalon, and to welcome Brig. Gen. Kennedy to our community!
