The 117th annual Boardman Memorial Day Service will be held Monday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. at Boardman Park’s Maag Outdoor Amphitheater where all who have served America in the armed forces, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in military service will be honored.
      All veterans and community members are welcome to recognize, remember and express solemn thankfulness for the historical sacrifices made to preserve the American way of life.
      Featured speaker will be Gold Star father Donald Clark, who will speak about his son, Donald V. Clark, who died in a helicopter crash over Mosul, Iraq in 2008.
      William Wainio will give the invocation. Lt. Colonel Bill Moss, USAF retired, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and place a wreath in honor of deceased veterans.
      Boardman High School National Honor Society President Cassidy Bryan will place a wreath in honor of those currently serving in the military. Mark Luke, of the Boardman Kiwanis Club, will serve as master of ceremonies.
      The Boardman High School Wind Ensemble, conducted by Tom Ruggieri, will provide music for the service.
      “We thank and recognize everyone who makes this event a success – our Military Veterans, Boardman Township Park, Boardman Local School District, Boardman Police Department, Boardman Fire Department, and our many volunteers and attendees. We are truly humbled by the public interest and dedication that so many have for our cherished annual service,” said Luke.
      In the event of rain, the service will be held in the Boardman Park Lariccia Community Center at 10:00 a.m.