Gaithersburg Observes Memorial Day Thursday

Cadet Color Guard from Gaithersburg HS was at the May 30th Memorial Day Observation at Christman Park in Gaithersburg,

The city of Gaithersburg held its annual Memorial Day Observance at Christman Park on West Deer Park Road Thursday, May 30.

In attendance were friends and family of Veterans who call Gaithersburg home.  Among the dignitaries also in attendance were as follows:

The Cadet Color Guard of Gaithersburg High School

Maren Lewis, sang the National Anthem

Diego Flores-Cerezo, honorary junior mayor of Gaithersburg, gave the Pledge of Alligence

Commander, Roger K. Lunde, USN Retired was guest speaker

Congressman David Trone, addressed the gathering

City of Gaithersburg Officials who attended included Mayor Jud Ashman along with council members Neil Harris, Lauire-Anne Sayles, Michael Sesma, Ryan Spiegel, Robert Wu and City Manager Tony Tomasello.

Mark Pera of Gaithersburg High School played taps.

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