Press Release
RE: Fallen 5 Memorial Opening for Memorial Weekend, and Additional
Events“In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, this coming Friday, May 28th thru Monday, May 31st the Wreath of Honor Fallen Five Memorial will be accessible for visitation.
Designated Parking for access to the memorial will be in the Boat Ramp area and the parking lot closest to the memorial.
All other Riverpark and Riverwalk areas currently closed due to vaccine distribution will remain closed including the Hubert Fry Center, Hubert Fry Playground, and surrounding area.
For Questions, Please Contact Tennessee Riverpark at 423-209-5370”
Source: https://parks.hamiltontn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=194
Additional Events:
The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council (CAVC) will host a Memorial Day Service on 31 May 2021, 11:00 am, at the National Guard Armory on Holtzclaw Ave. This event is open to the public and no RSVP is needed.
The Fallen 5 Drive founder Joshua Kapellusch, will host a sunrise moment of silence gathering at the Chattanooga National Cemetery at the top of the hill around the American flag to pay respects. Everyone is welcome and musicians capable of playing taps are encouraged to attend. Please be in place by 6:30 am as we embrace our freedom to watch the sunrise once again. A short speech will follow. Contact 423.414.8233 for additional details or visit fallen5drive.org for more information.
Listed below are the known sites in Chattanooga dedicated to the Fallen 5. Please pay your respects in person or prayer. Thank you.
Fallen 5 Memorial, Tennessee River Park – 4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Armed Forces Recruiting Center – 6219 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Veterans Bridge, between Georgia and Barton Ave. Chattanooga, TN
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park – 1800 Polk St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Chattanooga National Cemetery – 1200 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Ross’s Landing – 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402