Senator Mike Nozzolio Announces His Participation in Memorial Day Ceremonies

New York State Senator Mike Nozzolio will be honoring veterans across the nation by participating in Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the Finger Lakes starting on Thursday, May 26^th and continuing through the holiday weekend. 

“We have no greater obligation than to honor and thank our veterans for their service to our nation, whether in times of peace or in times of war,” said Senator Nozzolio. “Just as our veterans recognized their duty to honor and serve their Country, we too must recognize our duty as Americans to honor the profound sacrifices they made so that we could live our lives in freedom.”

Thursday, May 26^th 

Clifton Springs – Senator Nozzolio will once again participate in the Midlakes Primary School Memorial Day ceremony. Following the ceremony, which recognizes our nation's veterans, the students will present Senator Nozzolio with a special award for his support of their school; 

Saturday, May 28^th

Waterloo – Senator Nozzolio will join in the 150^th celebration of Waterloo, New York as the nationally recognized birthplace of Memorial Day by participating in the Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day Parade which begins at 11:00 AM. The parade is part of the annual Celebrate Commemorate weekend of special events recognizing the service and sacrifice of our veterans and providing enjoyable entertainment for the entire community. For more information on the Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day weekend, please visit www.waterloony.com;

Monday, May 30^th

Waterloo – As the Honorary Co-Chairman of the 150^th Memorial Day Celebration in Waterloo,  Senator Nozzolio will join New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton along with local veterans groups in the annual Memorial Day parade which begins at 4:00 PM.  The parade will form at the corner of East Main and Clark Streets and move to Lafayette Park for a ceremony honoring our Nation’s veterans. The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM.

“Memorial Day is a powerful reminder that the freedom we enjoy as Americans is not free, but paid for with the courage, valor and sadly, the lives of thousands of our fellow Americans. I look forward to joining veterans throughout our region who fought valiantly to defend our freedoms as we commemorate this honored tradition,” said Senator Nozzolio.

“On Memorial Day, we remember those heroes who never returned and are grateful for those that did,” Senator Nozzolio concluded. “We honor and thank all of our veterans and our soldiers currently serving our Country for their dedication and service to our great nation.”