Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout Chautauqua County. County Executive PJ Wendel said the the Blue Star Mothers will hold a Gold Star Mothers ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Jamestown at Veterans Park on West Third Street, “The Gold Star is actually those who have a lost a child, or husband, or wife, or lost a loved one while in battle in service to the country. I’ve said it’s the one gold you don’t want to win but but it’s a great commitment and dedication that the loved ones have given.”
Other Memorial Day observance ceremonies on Monday in Chautauqua County include: an 8am service in Frewsburg, a parade at 9am in the town of Sherman, and a 1pm service at the cemetery in the town of Gerry.
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