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Dutchess County War Memorial Ceremony and Other Local Memorial Day Events

Published: 5/10/2023

Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil and Veterans Services Director Adam Roche invite residents to participate in Dutchess County’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial on Monday, May 29th, at 11 a.m. The Dutchess County War Memorial is located at John K. Rinaldi Memorial Park at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
 

The event will gather residents, veterans, and their families to honor the courageous service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. The remembrance will include a wreath-laying ceremony, presentation of colors by the Poughkeepsie High School JROTC, and keynote remarks from U.S. Navy Seal Alex Othmer, founder and CEO of Guardian Revival, an organization chartered to revive and support the mental health and well-being of local veterans and first responders.
 

County Executive O’Neil said, “As veteran myself, I am well aware of the sacrifice that every service member makes protecting our country.  Dutchess County will never forget our valiant heroes. Memorial Day is our opportunity to honor those brave men and women who have laid down their life for their fellow Americans. I invite all residents to attend the County’s Memorial Day ceremony and pay their respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard our liberty.”
 

County Executive O’Neil and Director Roche encourage Dutchess County residents to celebrate local veterans by participating in one or more of the numerous Memorial Day events planned across the county. The Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services reached out to local municipalities and community organizations and has compiled a listing of events taking place on or around Memorial Day. The event listing follows below with contact information provided for additional inquiries

 

2023 Memorial Day

Community Observances

(Based on information provided by municipalities and community organizations.)

Listed by date, then alphabetically by municipality:
Hopewell Junction:

                               Friday, May 26th, 2023 @ 7:00 A.M.
                                Ceremony
                               
Location: John Jay High School (at the flagpole)
                                Hosted by: John Jay students, staff, and American Legion Post 1758
                                Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ (845) 221-7273

Village of Tivoli:

                                Friday, May 26th, 2023 @ 12:00 P.M.
                                Flag Placement
                               
Location: Red Church Cemetery
                                Hosted by: Harris Smith Post #524
                                Point of Contact: Commander Fred Gruntler @ (518) 537-4948

City of Poughkeepsie:

                                Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M
                               
Ceremony
                                Location: Soldier & Sailor Fountain, South Ave
                                Hosted by:  City of Poughkeepsie and American Legion Lafayette Post # 37
                                perrotta305@aol.com

Pleasant Valley/Event to take place at Walkway on the Hudson:    

Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 7:30 P.M.
Flag Change

Hosted by: Pleasant Valley/Millbrook American Legion Post # 73
commander.post739@gmail.com

Town of Milan:

                        Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 12:00 P.M.
                        Parade

                        Location: Town of Milan Town Hall – 20 Wilcox Circle
                        Hosted by: Town of Milan Veterans Committee
                        Point of Contact: Alfred LoBrutto @ (845) 758-5133 ext. 2

Village of Rhinebeck:              
                       Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M
                       
Ceremony
                       Location: 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck
                       Hosted by: Rhinebeck Reformed Church & Montgomery AL Post #429
                       Point of Contact: Pastor Louis Perez @ (845) 876-3727

Amenia:      
                     Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M.
                     Ceremony
                     Location: Amenia Veterans Memorial Park, 4958 Route 22, Amenia
                     Hosted by:  VFW Post # 5444
                     Point of Contact: Vicki Doyle @ (845) 489-7826, vdoyle@ameniany.gov  

Beacon:
                    Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
                    Ceremony   
                    Location: E. Main St Bridge & 413 Main Street, Beacon
                    Hosted by: Beacon American Legion Post # 203
                    Point of Contact:  John MacEnroe @ (914) 474-5623 

Dover Plains:

                   Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M.
                   Parade and Ceremony
                   
Location: Parade – Nellie Hill Rd, Ceremony – Valley View Cemetery
                   Hosted by: American Legion Wingdale Post #1949
                   Point of Contact: John Conto @ (845) 877-3771

East Fishkill:

                   Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 10:45 A.M.
                   Parade and Ceremony
                   Location: East Fishkill Community Center and East Fishkill Memorial, Rt 82 and Beekman Road
                   Hosted by: American Legion Post # 1758 and Town of East Fishkill
                   Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ (845) 221-7273
 

Hyde Park:
                  Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
                  Parade & Ceremony
                  Location: Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial
                  Hosted by: Hyde Park Recreation Dept. &
                  Hyde Park American Legion Post # 1303
                  Point of Contact:  Mike Athanas @ (845) 233-5999

Hyde Park:
                  Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M.
                  Wreath Placement

                  Location: FDR National Park Rose Garden
                  Hosted by: Hyde Park American Legion Post 1303
                  Point of Contact: Franchesca Urban @ (845) 229-6225

Millbrook:
                  Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M.  
                  Parade and Ceremony
                  Location: Franklin Ave and Tribute Garden Park
                  Hosted by:  Millbrook VFW Post # 9008
                  Guest Speaker: Air Force Colonel Edward M. Soto
                  Point of Contact:  Jeff Moseman @ (845) 505-4336

Pawling:
                 Monday May 29th, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M.
                 Parade and Ceremony
                 Location: Chamber of Commerce, Memorial Drive to
                 Veteran Memorial Plaza at the Village Green
                 Hosted by: American Legion Hasler Kamp Post # 215
                 Point of Contact: Jerry Christinsen @ (845) 855-5274

Pine Plains:
                 Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 10:30 A.M.
                 Parade & Ceremony
                 Location: Pine Plains Firehouse to Town Clock Memorial to Evergreen Cemetery
                 Hosted by: American Legion Post # 426 and Pine Plains VFW Post # 5519
                 Point of Contact: Robert Clinch @ (518) 821-7450 or Marie Stewart @ (845) 546-7349

Pleasant Valley:
                Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M.
                Ceremony
                Location: Pleasant Valley Mill site, Main St.
                Hosted by: Pleasant Valley/Millbrook American Legion Post # 739
                Point of Contact: Ross Hartlip @ (914) 489-1164 or commander.post739@gmail.com

Poughkeepsie:                   
               Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M.
               Ceremony
               Location: Dutchess County War Memorial-corner of Raymond Ave. and Main St.
               Hosted by: Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil and Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services
               Guest Speaker: Alex Othmer, US Navy Seal
               Point of Contact: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services @ (845) 486-2060       

Red Hook:

                Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M
               
 Parade and Ceremony
                Location: Red Hook High School to Memorial Square Park
                Hosted by: Red Hook VFW Post # 7765
                Point of Contact: William C. Moore @ (845) 758-8175, wmoore@hvc.rr.com   

Rhinebeck:        

                Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 10:30 A.M.
                Parade
                
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds
                Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
                Point of Contact: Dennis J. McGuire @ (845) 656-1839

Rhinecliff:

                Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M.
                Ceremony
                Location:  Center of Town
                Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
                Point of Contact: Dennis J. McGuire @ (845) 656-1839, denles69@aol.com

Staatsburg:        

                Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 8:00 A.M.
                Ceremony
                Location: Dinsmore Park on Old Post Road in the hamlet of Staatsburg
                Hosted by: Community Volunteers
                Point of Contact: Bob Linville @ (845) 551-9138

Town of Beekman:
               Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M.
               
Parade & Free BBQ            
               Location: Town Hall and Fire House   
               Hosted by: Town of Beekman
               Point of Contact: Laureen Abbatantuono @ (845) 724-5300 ext 221, townclerk@townofbeekmanny.us

Town of North East & Village of Millerton:

Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M.
Parade & Ceremony

Location:  Millerton Fire House to Veterans Park - Main Street
Hosted by: Millerton American Legion Post #178
Point of Contact:  Sean Klay @ (518) 929-3624
sean@legionpost178.org

Town of Stanford:   
              Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M.
              Parade and Ceremony
              Location: Bangall War Monument, Hunns Lake Road
              Hosted by: Leroy Campell American Legion Post # 1793
              Point of Contact: Charlie Shaw @ 845-868-7457

Town of Wappinger:
              
Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 2:00 P.M.
              
Ceremony
              Location: Schlathaus Park, corner of Myers Corners and All Angels Hill Road
              Hosted by: Town of Wappinger Recreation Department
              Point of Contact:  Jessica Fulton @ (845) 297-0720

Union Vale:
             Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M.
             Ceremony
             Location: On-The-Green, Verbank (Town of Union Vale)
             Hosted by: Union Vale Fire Company
             Point of Contact: Cindy Di Cintio @ (845) 677-9262

Village of Fishkill:
            Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 1:00 P.M.
           
Parade and Ceremony
            Location: Church Street to Main Street and Broad Street
            Hosted by: Village of Fishkill
            Point of Contact: Julie Spann @ (845) 896-9215 or (914) 456-5120               

Village of Tivoli:

            Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M.
            Ceremony & Refreshments to follow
           
Location: Monument Hill
            Hosted by: Harris Smith American Legion Post # 524
            Point of Contact: Commander Fred Gruntler @ 518-537-4948

Village of Wappingers Falls:
           Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 11:00 A.M.
           Ceremony
           Location: Mesier Park, Village of Wappingers Falls
           Hosted by: American Legion Post # 427 and VFW # 5913