'Tribute to Fallen Heroes' Concert Kicks Off Memorial Day Festivities

This release was received from the Scotch Plains Fanwood Memorial Day Committee.

Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover are pleased to invite the community to join together to honor our fallen heroes.  This year, we are recognizing the deceased and wounded warriors of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars as well as all other military personnel who lost their lives in service to our country. Our communities are proud to give appropriate recognition of the ultimate sacrifice made by our valiant service men and women.

On Sunday, May 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the northside of the Fanwood train station, the Westfield Community Band, led by Director Thomas Connors will play patriotic melodies, traditional marches and other popular works. Memorial comments delivered by veterans are also included in the program.

The Westfield band has been providing musical entertainment for community events since 1912. It is recognized as one of the premier bands in New Jersey.

The evening promises to be both entertaining and meaningful. Please join us to help make a memorable evening. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

The annual Memorial Day parade, held on Monday May 27, 2013 is funded by the townships of Scotch Plains and Fanwood.  The Memorial Weekend Concert, however, is provided through the generosity of local donors- individuals, businesses and community organizations- who willingly support the concert expenses.  Donations should be made out to “Township of Scotch Plains” and sent Memorial Day Concert, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, c/o Toni Rollis, 430 Park Ave.,  Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. 

For more information call Kevin Glover at 908 490-1577 or Pat Hoynes at 908 322 8236 x 121.