WPAFB commander to keynote Centerville Memorial Day ceremony

Col. Bradley McDonald, 88th Air Base Wing and Installation Commander, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will deliver the keynote address at the city of Centerville’s Memorial Day Ceremony.

McDonald took command of the 88th Air Base Wing in June.

The city of Centerville is scheduled to host a Memorial Day ceremony May 29, in remembrance of the men and women who have died in service of the country.

The ceremony, n remembrance of the men and women who have died in service of the country, will take place at the Veterans Memorial at Stubbs Park, 255 W. Spring Valley Rd.

The program includes color guard presentations from Centerville VFW Post 9550, the Centerville Police Department Honor Guard, and remarks from Centerville Mayor Brooks Compton.

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Other program activities include readings by local school students and a musical performance Centerville Community Band. Centerville area Boy and Girl Scouts will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

The public event will begin at 9 a.m. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Centerville Police building, 155 W. Spring Valley Rd.

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For more information, call Centerville Municipal Offices at 937-433-7151, or visit centervilleohio.gov.

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