Contact:        Rubenstein Communications Inc., Public Relations

Lieutenant General David H. Huntoon, Jr., Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and Raymond W. Kelly, NYPD Commissioner, will join Susan Marenoff-Zausner, President of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at the Museum’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, from 11:00 AM – Noon at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), Manhattan. 

U.S. Navy Sailors, Members of the Intrepid Former Crew Members Association and veterans from around the tri-state area will attend the event, and participate in the unfurling of a 100-foot American Flag as part of the ceremony.  The formal program will also include a the singing of the National Anthem by American Idol contestant Ayla Brown, a traditional wreath laying into the Hudson River, the playing of Taps and a 3-volley rifle salute. 

Media riser and multbox available for program. Photo op on pier from multiple elevations.

DATE:          Monday, May 27

TIME:           11:00 AM – Noon

PLACE:        Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
                      Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue)
                      Manhattan