Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at York Hall

York County’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at York Hall 

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 12 pm
York Hall

Come and remember and honorthose who gave their “last full measure of devotion” in service and sacrifice for our country. The public is invited to attend the County’s Memorial Day ceremony on the lawn of York Hall, located at 301 Main Street in historic Yorktown, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors. Just prior to the start of the ceremony, the Fifes and Drums of York Town will march to York Hall (approx. 11:45 a.m.).

Keynote speaker is Dr. Edward Boston of New Bethel Baptist Church, Yorktown. Dr. Boston attended medical school with a full scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Navy. He served activity duty until October 1998, retiring as a Captain with more than twenty-five years of services.

Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 824, will serve as the Color Guard. Wreath laying will be conducted by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 13, the Comte de Grasse Chapter – Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Moore House Society – Children of the American Revolution.

Military service flags will be presented by the York High School NJROTC, with the National Anthem sung by SMSgt USAF Terry Taylor. The ceremony includes the playing of “Taps.” More Info