Parsons Cemetery (MDPACS)
Wreaths across America 2019
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Parsons Cemetery is today both operational and historic. It is an urban green space, an outdoor museum, and in the words of architectural historian, Keith Eggener, urban cemeteries "are where life meets death, nature meets city, and present meets past."
"where life meets death, nature meets city, and present meets past"
Keith Eggener, architectural historian and author of the book “Cemeteries.”
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Parsons Cemetery (MDPACS) Ceremony On: 12/14/19
912 N. Division St Ceremony At: 10:00 AM
Salisbury, MD 21801 Details: parsonscemetery.com
Veteran Graves: 1000 Location Coordinator: Jeff Merritt
Coverage Goal: 1000 Location Phone Number: (410) 713-8940
Wreaths So Far: TBD Donate: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/42616/Overview?relatedIds=0
Registered Volunteers: 67 registrations not counting the number of individuals in those registered as a group.
Parsons Cemetery Wreaths across America 2019 Program
Procession from Main Gate to Ceremonial Area
- Honor Guard, escorting the
- wreaths being carried into the Cemetery on an Vintage Army Truck,
- accompanied by Veteran and Civic Groups, Scouts and 4-H’ers, and
all Community Members wishing to walk with the procession
Welcoming Remarks
- Jeff Merritt, Operation We Care, Sponsor
- Rick Fahey, Chair, Parsons Cemetery Advisory Committee, Host
- Pledge of Allegiance
- National Anthem
Official National Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony
- Moment of Silence
- VFW Honor Guard Posts Colors
- Opening Remarks
- Honor Guard Wreath Laying
- Official National Ceremony Closing Remarks
Guest Speaker
Music
Wreath Laying Instructions - Jeff Merritt
Conclusion of the Wreath Laying and Remarks - Jeff Merritt and Rick Fahey
Honor Guard Retires Colors
TAPS
__________________________________________End Program__________________________________________________________
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Ceremonies around the world will be starting at the same moment, so please be on time.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Want to Participate at Parsons Cemetery: Things you do need to know
- This is a rain or shine event, open to the public.
- The Cemetery will be closed to regular traffic, offsite parking has been arranged and Courtesy Transit is running a special bus service beginning at 9 am from North Salisbury Elementary Parking and Bethesda UM’s Parking Lot to the Cemetery Ceremonial Area. WAA signage identifies these sites as bus stop.
- Handicapped parking is limited, and accessible from Hickory Avenue paralleling the Cemetery along the northern property line. Access restricted to those with DMV Disability Placards.
- For those without a Placard but with difficulty walking, please consider using the Special Courtesy bus mentioned above.
- N. Division Street will be closed at the Main Gate at 9:00 am to allow the procession to mobilize and commence at 10 am.
- Seating is available but limited, you may bring a folding chair.
- Parsons Administrative Building is open with a restroom and with several portable toilets available nearby.
- Handicapped Accessibility:
Parking within the Cemetery will be limited to those with Disability Placards. Drivers will be directed to a designated area within the Cemetery by Veteran volunteers. Once parked, veterans and golf cart volunteers can assist you to the ceremony area. Please allow extra time for this.
Street Parking: For all others, parking is available on neighboring streets (please though, do not block driveways). The following close-by locations have opened their parking lots to attendees:
- N Salisbury Elementary, 1213 Emerson/Union Ave.
- Bethesda United Methodist Church Parking Lot, W. Isabella & N. Division St.
- Old Bakery Parking Lot across from 111 Olive St.