Memorial Day Ceremony

Additional scout volunteers are needed for the Memorial Day Ceremony in Riverside. If you are in town please attend to help with this imporatant community event.

Troop 24 will participate in Riverside’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at the St. Mary’s Church Parish Center Gym. We need Scouts in uniform for the U.S. Flag Entrance Parade and Exit Parade and other important duties.

Scouts should plan to arrive at 9:20am prior to the 10am beginning of the ceremony.
Sign up HERE for the Memorial Day Ceremony.

Court of Honor and Memorial Day

Troop 24 will hold its Spring Court of Honor on Thursday, May 25th at 7pm at the Riverside Village Hall. Scouts will be awarded their earned merit badges and rank advancement. Families are invited – Scouts should attend with a parent. Scouts who would like to participate in the flag ceremony or candle lighting ceremony should arrive 15 minutes early.

Troop 24 will participate in Riverside’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at the St. Mary’s Church Parish Center Gym. We will need Scouts in uniform for the U.S. Flag Entrance Parade and Exit Parade and other important duties.

Scouts should plan to arrive at 9:20am prior to the 10am beginning of the ceremony.
Sign up HERE for the Memorial Day Ceremony.

Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 27, 2019

The Village of Riverside’s annual Memorial Day program will be held on Monday, May 27 at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s church. Troop 24 has been asked to help honor the U.S. Servicemen who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Scouts of Troop 24 will form the Color Guard as well as several other roles. The service will be held at the St. Mary’s Parish Center and scouts should arrive at 9:00 am for a brief rehearsal before the 10:00 am service. Scouts are required to be in full Class A uniform including neckerchief, slide, and scout pants. Families are encouraged to attend this moving ceremony to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Scouts who plan to participate please sign up HERE.

Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, May 28th

Troop 24 is once again called upon to honor the US Servicemen who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country at the Riverside Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 28. Scouts of Troop 24 will form the Color Guard as well as several other roles. The service will be held at the St. Mary’s Parish Center and scouts should arrive at 9:30 am for a brief rehearsal before the 10:00 am service. Scouts are required to be in full Class A uniform including neckerchief, slide, and scout pants. Please sign up here.

Keep reading below for more important information from Scoutmaster Flaherty.

Memorial Day Ceremony – May 29, 2017

Please note the change in location for this event! Also, scouts are NOT needed for set-up, so do not report early for set-up even if you already signed up to help with this. Rehearsal time has been moved to 9:15 am.

The Village of Riverside’s annual Memorial Day program will be held on Monday, May 29 at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Parish Center. The village has asked for scouts to participate in the ceremony as color guard. Scouts who are in town are urged to attend in full uniform (no jeans or shorts). Rehearsal is at 9:15, with the ceremony at 10:00. General information on the event can be found here:
Riverside Memorial Day Program

Questions? Contact Scoutmaster John Flaherty at jef2004@msn.com.

Please sign up here:
Memorial Day Ceremony Registration

Memorial Day Program May 30, 2016

The Village of Riverside’s annual Memorial Day program will be held on Monday, May 30. The village has asked for the scouts to participate in the ceremony, as well as set up chairs at 6:00 a.m. and take down chairs following the ceremony. Scouts who are in town this weekend are urged to attend in full uniform (no jeans or shorts). Rehearsal is at 9:30, with the ceremony at 10:00. In case of rain, the ceremony will take place at St. Mary Parish Center. Questions? Contact Scoutmaster John Flaherty at jef2004@msn.com.

Please sign up here: http://troop24riverside.com/2016/05/memorial-day-may-30-2016-form/

Memorial Day Ceremony

Riverside’s Memorial Day Ceremony has been moved inside due to the weather. The ceremony will be held at the Riverside United Methodist church on Woodside, across from Hauser. The ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial Day 2015

The Village of Riverside’s annual Memorial Day program will be held on Monday, May 25. The village has asked for the scouts to participate in the ceremony, as well as arrive at the village hall to help set up chairs at 7:00 a.m. Scouts should be in full uniform. It’s always a very moving ceremony, so any scouts who are in town this weekend are urged to attend. Questions? Contact Scoutmaster Tom Hartwig at thartwig@olparks.com.

Please sign up here: http://troop24riverside.com/2015/05/memorial-day-form-may-26-2015/