Uxbridge War Monument Dedication Ceremonies Being Planned

The Uxbridge Post Vietnam War Monument Committee has announced that the dedication of the new war monument will take place at the Uxbridge Town Common on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The dedication ceremony, currently being planned, will take place at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Parade.

Donald Letourneau, Chair of the Uxbridge Parade Committee, announced that all 83 veterans who will be listed on the new monument have all been named Grand Marshals of the Uxbridge Memorial Day Parade.

All of the Grand Marshals are urged to participate in the festivities. All parade participants will be assembling at the Whitin School at 8:30 A.M. and will kick-off at 9:00 A.M. Several vintage cars will be available to carry those veterans who are unable to walk the entire parade route.

The Post Vietnam War Monument Committee is asking the assistance of the entire community in helping to notify the honored veterans and/or their families inviting them to participate in the Memorial Day Parade and monument dedication. Since several of the Veterans now live outside of Uxbridge, or at different address than when they were discharged, sending formal invitations to each would be very difficult. The committee members are hoping many of the Veterans, their families, and the entire Uxbridge community will attend this once in a lifetime event.