Schedule for Memorial Day Observances in Ocean City

: At 9:15 a.m. on Memorial Day, lifeguards will row a short distance off the Moorlyn Terrace Beach opposite the Music Pier and place a wreath in the Atlantic Ocean. The ceremony is in remembrance of all the men and women who sacrificed their lives "so that the rest of us could live free." The ceremony can be viewed from the pavilion area at the south side of the Music Pier or from the beach.

: The annual Memorial Day Service is set for 11 a.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Wesley Ave. Guest speaker will be U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Patterson.

Information and plaques on The Wall of Honor will be updated during services. The Wall honors Ocean City residents who have sacrificed their lives in the service of the United States during World War I and II, the Korean War and Vietnam.

Jim Houck, past commander and judge advocate of American Legion Post 524, has completed extensive research on those killed in action. He has authored a booklet with a history of each honoree’s service. The booklet will be given to those who attend the Memorial Day Ceremony.

The booklet also contains an interesting history of the evolution of the Wall that dates back to 1879, the year Ocean City was founded.

Houck and Bob Marzulli, Commander of Post 524 will read the solemn roll call of those who have made the “supreme sacrifice.” New plaques have been installed to bring the monument up to date.

Houck will be honored by Mayor Jay Gillian during the service for his extensive research and creative efforts in bringing the story of the Wall to the public.

Amazing Grace will be played by Jack Meehan on bagpipes and Greg Murphy from Buglers across America will play taps.

There will also be a Presentation of Wreath and a POW, Missing in Action Service during the program.