Cascade Township is inviting the community to its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29.
This year’s ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. outside at Kent District Library – Cascade Township Branch, 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE. The event will honor and remember those who have died in service to our country and will recognize members of the McDonald-Osmer Post #451 of the American Legion.
The ceremony will feature remarks from Cascade Township Supervisor Grace Lesperance and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Trisha Torres. The Rev. Tim Dieffenbach of Thornapple Community Church will provide the invocation. The event also will include a color guard of 3rd Michigan Infantry Co. F Civil War re-enactors, a flag raising by Boy Scout Troop 345 and music by the Forest Hills Central High School Jazz Band.
“This event is a great tradition in Cascade Township and an important way for Cascadians and members of neighboring communities to remember our country’s heroes,” Lesperance said. “We are honored to host this event every year and look forward to paying tribute to the selfless individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Torres retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2017 after 25 years of service. Her military awards and recognition include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal, among others. Since retirement, Torres has served as a member of the Kent County Veterans Services Committee and a mentor at the Kent County Veterans Treatment Court.
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