American Awakening presents the “Better Together” Event with music and timely messages
On July 28, American Awakening invites you to join their “Better Together” event. Join for King & Country, Lecrae, Crowder, Jonathan McReynolds and The New Respects as they come together and blur the lines of politics, race and genre for an amazing moment of music. This FREE concert stream starts at 8pm. Register for free at
"on the road with big blue" memorial day Edition
On Monday (5/25) /Memorial Day, look for Big Blue in Mount Vernon’s Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at 10:30am. About 54 participants have signed up to be part of the parade.
Look for the Big Blue Crew in the parade. We will be throwing candy and frisbees!
The parade will start by heading west from the intersection of East High Street and George Street. It will then turn south (left) on South Gay Street before turning east (left) on East Vine Street. The route continues, ending at the intersection of East Vine and South Park Streets.
This year’s parade theme is “Honoring 250 Years of American Heroes”.
The nation is marking its semi-quincentennial, or 250th birthday, this year.
Our parade will honor the men and women who gave their lives to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. Please show your appreciation to the veterans that participate in this year’s parade. The U.S. Vietnam Veterans group Ohio Rolling Thunder is serving as the parade grand marshals this year.
The Knox County Memorial Building, 112 E. High Street, will host a Memorial Day Remembrance Service directly after the parade. A special program will be held on the steps of the Memorial Building - saluting our Knox County Veterans who are no longer with us.
Ceremony highlights:
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Kevin L. Henthorn, Executive director of Knox County Veterans Services and U.S. Air Force Veteran, will serve as master of ceremonies.
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Knox County Veterans Services Commissioner George Curry (U.S. Army, Vietnam, Purple Heart). will lead the Pledge of Allegiance with attendees.
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Mount Vernon High School student Amiah McClure will sing the National Anthem.
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There will be special wreath placings by The Gold Star Mothers, Knox County Career Center Air Force JROTC Cadets and Daughters of the American Revolution Lucy Knox Chapter.
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There will be a special flag dedication led by Henthorn, and a special guest presentation by Brigadier General Stephen L. Rhoads (U.S. Army).
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Representatives from AMVETS Post No. 95 will offer a rifle salute, with a performance of “Taps” by a Mount Vernon High School student closing out the ceremony.
Don’t forget to listen to The Morning Thing on Memorial Day – we want to hear from you. Take a minute, call us at 740-397-WNZR (9697) and honor the service men and women that you are remembering this year. Our phone lines will be open for special Memorial Day messages. We’ll also play a selection of patriotic songs throughout the show from 6am – 9am.
Here is a map of the parade:
