Memorial Day Observance

Deacon Arthur L. Miller, Vietnam Era Veteran, Will Serve as Memorial Day Parade Marshal on Monday, May 29th

An observance will be held at the Elm Grove Cemetery located in Poquonock beginning at 8:00 AM, followed by a ceremony at Veteran’s Cemetery at 9:00 AM. Following the ceremony at Veteran’s Cemetery, the Memorial Day Parade will proceed to Windsor Town Hall via Poquonock Avenue. The parade usually arrives in the center of town between 9:45 AM and 10:00 AM. The 10:00 AM ceremony at town hall will include a special flag ceremony performed by members of Windsor scouting.

This year’s Parade Marshal is Deacon Arthur L. Miller. He is an author, radio, and former television host, Viet Nam era veteran and veteran civil rights worker. Deacon Miller is the retired owner and president of A. Miller investments. Miller was ordained for the Archdiocese of Hartford in 2004. He recently retired as the director of the Office for Black Catholic Ministries.

In case of rain, one single ceremony is held at 10:00 AM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Contact Enita Jubrey at 860-285-1835 with any other questions.

Schedule of Events:

8:00 AM: Elm Grove Cemetery

9:00 AM: Veteran’s Cemetery

March to Windsor Town Hall

10:00 AM: Windsor Town Hall

Parade Route