Forest Park, The Woodlands is hosting the 18th Annual Memorial Day “Tribute to Heroes and Freedom” on Monday, May 25 starting at 10:00am. The park is located at 18000 Interstate 45 South in The Woodlands. This is a free community event to include an invocation by Pastor Steven Lee, a Presentation of the Colors by The Woodlands Fire Department, a Parade of Wreaths Ceremony, patriotic music, and special guest speaker, United States Marine Corp Veteran, Cyndi Tabor, with Reflections on Memorial Day.
This year Grace Kotalik, a 14-year-old Gold Star Sister, will share a message “Standing Watch as a Gold Star Sister”. Grace lost her brother, Specialist Jarrett Kotalik, July 10, 2023, while serving in the United States Army at Fort Liberty in North Carolina.
Prior to the scheduled event, local youth and adult volunteer organizations will assist with placing individual flags on the gravesites of Veterans. Visitors can view the graves of over 500 veterans at Forest Park marked by these flags. The tribute service is an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day- honoring the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The tribute service sets the tone for a day filled with gratitude as a reminder to be considerate of the freedoms we all enjoy. This is a free event open to the public.
