May 15th, 2020 – Memorial Day 2020 is Monday, May 25th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial Day parades and public celebrations have been canceled.
Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board are calling on all elementary school students in the Town of Islip to help make this year a memorable one despite the public health crisis, by telling us what Memorial Day means to them!
"On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who served our country with parades, festivities, barbecues and celebrations that traditionally, would bring people together in remembrance," said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. "Although this year will be different, let's honor our Veterans in a new way," she said.
All interested students are encouraged to submit their name, age, school and picture (optional), along with a paragraph explaining what Memorial Day means to them. All submissions will be shared on the Town of Islip's social media channels, to help our Town spread support and admiration for our nation’s heroes.
Please send all paragraphs and photos via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and include “Memorial Day 2020” in the subject line.
You can also help celebrate Memorial Day with the Town of Islip by printing and coloring our downloadable American Flag! Hang it in your window and help us show all our servicement and women how thankful we are! Click HERE to Download.
Please remember to practice social distancing, wear a mask and maintain good hand hygiene. "We're in this together...just six feet apart," concluded the Supervisor.
