Annual Fort Knox Memorial Day ceremony to take place May 26

By Savannah BairdApril 22, 2025

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FORT KNOX, Ky. — The annual Fort Knox Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff at 11:30 a.m., May 26.

In honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the ceremony will include music from 100th Army Band, including the national anthem and “America the Beautiful;” an invocation from the Fort Knox Religious Services Office; a Prisoners of War/Missing in Action remembrance ceremony; remarks from U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Commander Brig. Gen. Maurice Barnett; a 21-gun salute; a ceremonial wreath laying and the playing of taps.

Golf carts will be available to aid those in attendance with mobility issues in navigating the site.

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