Seasonal & Holidays

Cranberry Memorial Day Observance Details Unveiled

Find out here how the township plans to honor those in the military who gave their lives for their country.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — Details on Cranberry’s annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony have been released in advance of the day honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 879, the ceremony will occur May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial in North Boundary Park.

The event’s guest speaker is Dr. Alecia Hutsler, retired major from 171st Air Refueling Wing and current medical director at Cranberry Township VA Clinic.

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Participating organizations include the Cranberry VFW Post 879 color guard and the Ohio Valley Marine Corps League Detachment color guard and rifle squad.

Seneca Valley High School students will sing the National Anthem and present a trumpet performance as veterans present six memorial wreaths. There will also be a remembrance of POW-MIAs with the release of white doves.

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Refreshments will be served following the 45-minute event.

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