May 26, 2025 Middletown OH - As has been the case for the past 75+ years, Woodside Cemetery will host the largest onsite cemetery Memorial Day tribute in the Greater Middletown area. This year’s event will take place at Woodside Cemetery (1401 Woodside Blvd.) on Monday, May 26th beginning at 11:30am.
Joining in the event will be Grand Marshal and military veteran Johnny Wireman along with Commanders of local VFW and American Legion Posts. The Guest Speaker will be Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient Major Tom O’Sullivan. Veteran journalist and columnist Rick McCrabb will be the Master of Ceremony.

The Memorial Day program will again be highlighted by a parachutist displaying a large American flag. Additionally, there will be a brass quintet performing the national anthem and patriotic songs, the playing of Taps as a final salute and tribute to our country’s deceased veteran's service and sacrifice, the release of 21 white doves, wreath-laying, and a flag presentation.