Valhalla, NY — As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, Friends of The Kensico Cemetery will hold its twentieth annual Veterans Remembrance Service on Friday, May 22 at 2:30 PM.
The service honors Westchester County soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognizes all who have served in the Global War on Terrorism, and pays tribute to two Medal of Honor recipients buried at Kensico. POWs and MIAs will also be remembered. The ceremony takes place at the Veterans Memorial monument adjacent to the Administration Building and is open to the public. It includes wreath placements, the raising of the American flag, scripture readings, and guest speakers. This special event traditionally starts the area’s observance of Memorial Day, which this year occurs on Monday, May 25.
The 250th anniversary adds particular resonance to this year’s service. Judge John Fitch, Kensico’s very first interment, was a member of both the Sons of the American Revolution and the Society of the Cincinnati, an organization founded by officers of the Revolutionary War. From that beginning, the cemetery has upheld a tradition of patriotic partnership spanning more than 137 years. This legacy is reflected in Kensico’s longstanding collaboration with a range of local and regional organizations dedicated to honoring veterans and preserving their history.
Chet Day, Chairman of the Board of the Friends, said, “We are honored to gather once again with the community members to commemorate this milestone. Together, we ensure that those who gave so much in service to this nation are never forgotten.”
For more information, contact Kensico Cemetery at 1-888-KENSICO. To confirm your attendance, please contact events@kensico.org.
Kensico Cemetery is a not-for-profit membership organization established in 1889 to serve the burial needs of families in the New York metropolitan area.
Friends of The Kensico Cemetery is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote and advance the welfare of The Kensico Cemetery through historical preservation and education.
Date Posted: May 12, 2026
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