2023 Boulevard Gardens’ Memorial Day Ceremony Program

Sponsored by American Legion Post 1836 and Moore Jackson Community Garden. Joined by the FDNY Ceremonial Unit

  • Posting of the Colors

  • National Anthem sung by Sue Landis

  • Opening Prayer by Father John O’Neil, Corpus Christi Church, Woodside, NY

  • Remarks by American Legion Post 1836 Commander Alan Feuer

  • Remarks by our Local Elected Officials & Presentation of the American Legion Blue Marble Image Award to NYS Senator Gianaris

  • Remembering our former Post Commander James “Jimmy” Lanza and recitation of Names of Honored Dead & Deceased American Legion Post 1836 & Women’s Auxiliary Members by Legionnaire Robert McCarthy & former Auxiliary President Jeanne O’Driscoll

  • Playing of Amazing Grace, FDNY Ceremonial Unit

  • Presentation of Wreaths: Northern Democratic Club, BG Owners Corp., American Legion Post 1836, Northern Woodside Coalition and Moore Jackson Community Garden

  • Taps (FDNY Ceremonial Unit) and God Bless America

  • Closing Prayer