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Press Release | May 21, 2019

Vermont National Guard Honors Memorial Day on Camp Johnson

Vermont National Guard Public Affairs

CAMP JOHNSON, Vermont  –  

The Vermont National Guard is scheduled to host a Memorial Day Ceremony here May 23, 2019, at 2 p.m.

The Vermont National Guard honors the fallen annually with a Memorial Day Ceremony. This keeps with military traditions and respects the service for those that came before us and lost their lives during their call to service.

Attendees will include Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, Brig. Gen. Gregory Knight, Vermont National Guard's adjutant general, Gold Star families, and Vermont National Guard service members.

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