05/18/2025
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Ceremony – Blackford Veterans Walk of Honor 🇺🇸
📅 Saturday, May 24
🎶 Live music begins at 9:00 AM
🕙 Ceremony at 10:00 AM
Join us for a morning of music, remembrance, and community as we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
🎤 Live Music by Tim Rhodes (9:00 AM)
Come early, bring a chair, and enjoy an hour of music from West Kentucky’s own Tim Rhodes. His heartfelt country sound sets the tone as we gather to honor our veterans and remember those who gave all. It’s a time to connect with neighbors, share stories, and reflect before the ceremony begins.
🎖️ Keynote Speaker: Mr. Richard Kolodey
We’re privileged to welcome Mr. Richard Kolodey, a 100-year-old WWII veteran, as our guest speaker.
🍰 Concessions by Daydream Cakery
Daydream Cakery of Sturgis, KY will be providing food and refreshments.
🚧 Travel Note for Webster County Guests
The Blackford walking bridge is closed to vehicle traffic, but still open to foot traffic. If you’re unable to walk across, please drive around and enter from the Crittenden County side via Blackford Church Road.
📍 Map & Directions
🛠️ Organized with the support of
– Hon. Steve Henry, Webster County Judge Executive & MC
– Hon. Perry Newcom, Crittenden County Judge Executive & Chair of the Blackford Veterans Memorial Committee
💵 Free to attend – all are welcome.
Come and meet some of our local veterans, volunteers, and community members as we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
