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WAYNE — The town, while not having its traditional Memorial Day celebration, will still commemorate the day.
At the Memorial Stone on Main Street, by the shore of Pocasset Lake, flowers will be planted and flags displayed, along with the Memorial Wreath. The town will hang a commemorative banner in the park, and the community is invited to stop by and tie a ribbon with the name of those war dead they wish remembered on Memorial Day.
It will be in place and available the week before Memorial Day for ribbon-tying and viewing. Those tying a ribbon should make sure it’s made of wide fabric or ribbon (not paper), between two and four feet long. Please use appropriate social distancing.
Will Ault, who has deep roots to Wayne, is the speaker this year. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and be streamed, to avoid a large crowd gathering. Visit waynemaine.org”>waynemaine.org as the date draws closer for updates and where Ault’s remarks will be posted.
The street-lining flags and footbridge bunting will be in place, as a reminder of the meaning of Memorial Day.
The Memorial Day Committee hopes residents will join the virtual gathering.
Since residents won’t be together in the park, everyone is invited to write a short reflection, draw or paint a picture, write a poem that the commitee will scan and post to share with others. The goal is to post these on the town website for all to enjoy, and at some later date perhaps have a display at the library or Williams House.
May reflections by May 21 to Wayne Town Office, Attn: Memorial Day, P.O. Box 400, Wayne, ME 04284.
The Memorial Day Committee is Don Welsh, Doug Stevenson, Kate Ballou, David Ault, Peter Ault, Aaron Chrostowski and Holly Stevenson. They appreciate the efforts of all residents who take part.
