Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

Centerville to Honor Fallen Veterans on Memorial Day

In commemoration of Memorial Day, the City of Centerville will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country during the Memorial Day Ceremony and Monument Dedication at Stubbs Park.

The event begins at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Veterans Memorial at Stubbs Park, 255 W. Spring Valley Road. This annual tribute features a program filled with tradition, remembrance and renewed commitment to honoring all who have served.

During this special event, the City will unveil significant enhancements to the Centerville Veterans Memorial Plaza at Stubbs Park.

These additions include:

• A new monument honoring the U.S. Space Force, completing the plaza’s representation of all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces
• The addition of the Global War on Terror to the central monument with a brick walkaround path
• A new entry lectern that highlights the features and symbolism of the plaza

This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Col. Marcus Starks, Commander of the National Space and Intelligence Center for the U.S. Space Force, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

The program also includes remarks from Centerville Mayor Brooks Compton.

The U.S. National Anthem will be performed by TSgt. (Ret.) Felita LaRock, a former lead vocalist for the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight who has performed at the Cincinnati Reds’ stadium, the Lincoln Center in New York City and other special events across the country.

Additional musical performances will be provided by the Centerville Community Band, and a wreath-laying ceremony will serve as a solemn reminder of those we have lost. A joint honor guard will present the Nation’s colors.

The Veterans Memorial Plaza enhancements reflect Centerville’s continued commitment to recognizing service members past and present, and to ensuring future generations understand the cost of freedom.

All are welcome to join us in honoring our fallen servicemen and women.

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Stubbs Park

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony is taking place at Stubbs Park, which is located at 255 W. Spring Valley Road in Centerville. Stubbs Park - Leonard E. Stubbs Memorial Park & Centerville Community Amphitheater is located west of S.R. 48 along the north side of W. Spring Valley Rd. next to the Centerville Police Building. Stubbs Park provides numerous amenities to the public including state-of-the-art playground equipment, basketball and tennis courts, and an inline skating rink.

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