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KEMPER MEMORIAL PARK EVENTS: THE KMPPF PERSPECTIVE
You may have noticed that from
time to time Kemper Memorial Park is made available to
various organizations for gatherings that lend
themselves to its large open space and inviting
environment. These organizations are from our community
and are supported by our community, and may not be
related to those events most familiar to us -
celebrating the service and sacrifice of local veterans,
especially WWII veterans.
As you likely know, Kemper Memorial Park is owned by
the Mamaroneck School District which controls its use by
such organizations. The mission of KMPPF is to protect
the well being of the Park by continuing to enhance it
and continuing to integrate its message of service and
sacrifice into the classroom and into the community. We
are happy to see its productive use by various community
groups so long as the theme of their events do not
conflict with the Park’s primary purpose of celebrating
the contributions of local veterans to their country and
their community. Please note, however, that KMPPF does
not endorse the positions of these organizations or the
content of any events that are permitted by the School
District.
This year marks the 75th
Anniversary of the Dedication Ceremony for
Kemper Memorial Park.
Following the death of his son, Lt. Richard
Kemper during the Normandy Campaign in
France, Adolph Kemper purchased the land and
financed the construction to create Kemper
Memorial Park and the Monument honoring his
son and the other residents of the
Mamaroneck and Larchmont communities who
perished in World War II. The Park was then
bequeathed to the Mamaroneck School District
to remain, in perpetuity, as a memorial to
the sacrifices made by those individuals to
preserve our freedom.
Our community has seen many changes during
the seventy-five years that have passed
since the May 25,1947 dedication ceremony,
but what remains steadfast is our promise to
honor the memory of the members of that past
generation who sacrificed so much for us.
To reinforce that commitment, we invite you
to attend The Kemper Memorial Park Rededication
Ceremony on
May 25 at
3:15 p.m. At that time, you will
hear the donor’s original wish for the
Park’s future and The Mamaroneck School
District’s vow to honor it. Additionally,
you will see the results of the
collaboration between the School District
and the Kemper Memorial Park Preservation
Fund to beautify and enhance the Park for
school and community use.
The Rededication Ceremony will be held in
Kemper Memorial Park, weather permitting,
and moved indoors to the Mamaroneck High
School Auditorium if necessary. We hope you
can join us!
Memorial Day Ceremonies 2022
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Date |
Event |
Contact |
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Wednesday, May 25th
@ 3:15pm |
Kemper Memorial Park 75th
Anniversary Rededication Ceremony at Memorial,
outside MHS |
richardkempermemorialpark@gmail.com
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Thursday, May 26th
@ 6:00pm |
TMFD Annual Memorial Services, Weaver St.
Firehouse (leave for parade at 6:45pm)
Refreshments following parade |
Chief Shaun Hughes
shughes@tmfd.org
914-229-8262 |
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Thursday, May 26th
@ 7:00pm |
VoL/ToM Memorial Day Parade, Chatsworth Ave.
Bridge (Hot dogs to follow at VoL) |
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Sunday, May 29th
@ 5:00pm (assemble at 4:00pm) |
American Legion Post 90 Memorial Day Parade,
Mamaroneck Avenue. Ceremony (and yes, hot dogs)
to follow outside Post 90 |
Commander Bill Goodenough
Alpost90@aol.com
917-561-9117
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Monday, May 30th
@ 9am |
VFW 1156 hosts Memorial Day observances in
Tompkins Park followed by a breakfast at the
VFW/Mamaroneck Senior Center. |
Commander Frank Maresca
benedeg13@gmail.com
914-442-2609
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Monday, May 30th
@ 3pm
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American Legion Post 347 Ceremony at War
Memorial at Myrtle Blvd/Murray Ave |
Commander Al Bender
alpost347@aol.com
914-643-3350 |
Updated 5/19/22 |