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Carefree Truth
Issue #829, May 22, 2020

Carefree Memorial Day Tribute 2020 – An Update and Revision

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 our country will remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of our nation.  Last year the Town of Carefree inaugurated a Memorial Day tribute in the Carefree-Cave Creek Cemetery to honor those men and women.  This year the challenges of the on-going pandemic and associated CDC guidelines have caused the Town to modify its traditional morning of remembrance and honor. 


This year the Town of Carefree invites you to spend part of your Memorial Day at the Carefree-Cave Creek Cemetery.  (Please remember this is a pioneer cemetery.  The wearing of close-toed shoes is a must.)  However, the anticipated number of attendees, many of whom are at greater risk of serious illness, and our inability to offer recommended social distancing in the context of an organized program, has led us to adjust our plans. 

 
As in years past, the Tribute Riders will have marked the graves of the 41 veterans interred in the Cemetery with the American flag.  This year taps will be played at 8 a.m. and throughout the day guests are encouraged to walk the grounds, reflect, and pay respect to our veterans.  But this year there will be no formal program.  From 7:30 a.m. until  9 a.m. face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer will be available near the entry gate, courtesy of American Legion Post 34 in Cave Creek.  Guests are asked to comply with CDC guidelines.
 
It is easy to forget or take for granted those men and women who gave their lives or risked it all.  Because of veterans and their selfless sacrifices, we live in prosperity and peace with liberty and freedom.  To honor those veterans who have given their lives for our country, and to provide an appropriate opportunity for those who wish to respect our fallen veterans on Memorial Day in a setting that complies with CDC guidelines, the Town of Carefree is offering this modest, heartfelt tribute. 


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