The Memorial Day Observance will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Community High School Gymnasium at 10:30am. The event will begin with the presentation of the colors by members of the VFW, American Legion Posts, and Auxiliaries. Pastor Mike Scudder, pastor at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant and is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, will deliver the Invocation and Benediction. The MPCHS Band, under the direction of Brad Cook, will be playing patriotic music prior to the beginning of the program and they will also play the National Anthem. Under the direction of Brooke Smith, a group of 15 Middle School students will be performing a presentation of the Gettysburg Address/Battle Hymn of the Republic. Avenue of Flags Chairman and Honor Guard Commander, Dean King, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.