Memorial Day ceremonies held across ENC to remember fallen service members

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Memorial Day ceremonies and services are being held across Eastern North Carolina today to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service.

A few of the observances held this morning include:

Greenville Memorial Day Observance Ceremony

Due to today’s rain, the City of Greenville’s ceremony will now be held at River Park North at 1000 Mumford Road at 11 a.m.

The observance, which is hosted by the Pitt County Veterans Council, American Legion Post 39, and the City of Greenville, will include POW/MIA remembrances, a wreath-laying ceremony, guest speakers, a gun salute and musical performances.

Craven County Memorial Day Ceremony

The Veterans Council of Craven County is hosting a ceremony at the New Bern National Cemetery at 1711 National Avenue at 11 this morning.

The ceremony will include an introduction of Gold Star Families, a wreath-laying, guest speakers and sounding of Taps.

The event will go on rain or shine, and attendees are encouraged to bring appropriate weather protection and lawn chairs.

Memorial Day Ruck

The 2nd Annual Memorial Day Ruck will be held at 10 a.m. at the Barrister Irish Pub in Kinston.

The rain or shine event will feature a 4.5-mile or 9-mile route for participants.

Music, a dunk booth and a pig will be roasted as part of the festivities.

More information on today’s ruck can be found here.