Memorials in Pembroke
There are ten memorial "traffic island" posts around Pembroke, that honor each Killed- in - Action Veteran since World War Two. These posts include the Veteran's name, military branch, and two flags of their branch, along with two American flags. An example, Private Arthur Sherman Mounce's memorial is seen to the left.
These memorials are maintained by the Town Memorial Committee. If you see any memorials in need of repair (fallen flags, torn flags, etc.), please contact the Town Memorial Committee or the American Legion Post 143. Thank you.
These memorials are maintained by the Town Memorial Committee. If you see any memorials in need of repair (fallen flags, torn flags, etc.), please contact the Town Memorial Committee or the American Legion Post 143. Thank you.
There are memorials outside the First Church in Pembroke at 105 Center Street. These memorials represent all of the wars and conflicts that have involved the United States.
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The Veterans Commemorative Town Forest is located on School Street (Route 27), near the Pembroke Community Middle School.
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Memorial Day in Pembroke
The tradition of Decoration Day began in the years following the Civil War, when fallen soldiers were recognized for their sacrifice. In 1971, Decoration Day became a nationally recognized holiday, and was renamed Memorial Day.
Every year, Pembroke observes Memorial Day with a parade that begins on Mattakeesett Street and ends about a mile away at the First Church in Pembroke. A ceremony is held outside the First Church, where Pembroke's own fallen heroes are recognized.
Below are some photos from past Memorial Day observances in Pembroke.
Thank you to Mark Gardner, photo editor and new media editor at Gatehouse Media South Unit, for permission to use these photos.
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The tradition of Decoration Day began in the years following the Civil War, when fallen soldiers were recognized for their sacrifice. In 1971, Decoration Day became a nationally recognized holiday, and was renamed Memorial Day.
Every year, Pembroke observes Memorial Day with a parade that begins on Mattakeesett Street and ends about a mile away at the First Church in Pembroke. A ceremony is held outside the First Church, where Pembroke's own fallen heroes are recognized.
Below are some photos from past Memorial Day observances in Pembroke.
Thank you to Mark Gardner, photo editor and new media editor at Gatehouse Media South Unit, for permission to use these photos.
(Click on the thumbnails to make them larger.)