2025 Memorial Day Program
The Wilson Committee on Patriotism will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Monday on the Wilson County Courthouse Plaza.
The service will include the usual mix of patriotic music and observances. This year’s keynote speaker is Navy veteran Mick Rankin, who served for over 41 years and retired as a commander.
The event will also include music from Sherry Danzy from St. Pauls Church of Christ; flag ceremonies involving the Junior ROTCs of Beddingfield, Hunt and Fike high schools; a welcome by Wilson Mayor Carlton Stevens; a POW/MIA service; placing of a wreath in honor of the county’s war dead; and prayers by James A. Faison, the committee’s chaplain. The event concludes with a 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps.”
Afterward, the audience is invited to enjoy a free hotdog lunch. Tickets will be given out at the event.
In case of rain, the event will be moved to the City Council chambers, Wilson City Hall, 112 Goldsboro St. E.
