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YOU’RE INVITED! 2023 Remembrance in the Park

YOU’RE INVITED! 2023 Remembrance in the Park

YOU'RE INVITED! 2023 Remembrance in the Park

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 7, 2023) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management invites you to attend the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park.

The memorial ceremony will serve as a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience displayed by our service members, law enforcement officers, and emergency responders as well as pay tribute to the citizens who selflessly contribute their time and effort to ensure the safety and preparedness of our community. It will also honor our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to keep our community safe and protect the citizens of Washington County, Maryland.

We cordially invite you to join us at this momentous ceremony, as your presence and support will serve as a powerful source of inspiration for our dedicated community members. Together, we can uplift and empower those who tirelessly work to safeguard our freedoms and ensure the well-being of our collective. Your participation is invaluable and will make a meaningful difference.

Attendees should plan to bring chairs. Handicap parking will be available but limited. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance by visiting www.washco-md.net/emergency-management/remembrance/.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Emergency Management Corps, Washington County Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Hagerstown.

The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is also hosting a 2023 Brick Campaign. Click on the graphic above to complete the brick campaign form. The deadline to order bricks is July 1, 2023.

There will be one dedication per brick and a completed form is required for each brick. Bricks will be laid in the Emergency Services Memorial Walk of Honor located in Hagerstown City Park. The revealing will be held during the “Remembrance in the Park” ceremony on September 12, 2023.

For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected].

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