2021 Fallen 5 Drive / Run Press Release
Memorial Day, May 31st 2021
Memorial Day is a day to remember our fallen, those without a physical voice. Our spirit and soul – live beyond the length our bodies could ever want to. The universal human ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is something people who made the ultimate sacrifice understand, especially those who have passed in service.
We must remember those who passed to show honor and embrace the values we embody. Service in the face of fear is honorable if the sacrifices made resulted in the envisioned change desired and if it were for good. We must live in ways which honor the men and women who sacrificed for us.
No one wants to visit a cemetery, especially one with so many graves. Its depressing, but necessary. The headstones serve to remind us of the cost of war, any war. The headstones show the price of freedom. What would they say if they could? The fallen, I imagine would say, “Live freely and be happy with the ones you love. Protect them and be a good citizen who helps the weak and those in need. If you are strong, share your strength. If you are brave, inspire others. Overall, love. Love one another for the greater good.”
The slogan for national cemeteries should be, “Open for visitation, closed for business.”
Joshua D. Kapellusch
Memorial Day, May 31, 2021
2021 Memorial Day Events – Chattanooga, TN
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