HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The true meaning of Memorial Day was observed in Holland and elsewhere across the country today, May 31, 2021. Although the.
Holland Memorial Day parade canceled again due to coronavirus pandemic
HOLLAND The annual Memorial Day parade in the city of Holland will not take place for the second consecutive year, as organizers cite concerns about public gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead, the traditional ceremony will take place without a parade at Pilgrim Home Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Organizers said in a news release COVID-19 safety standards will be organized.
“We did not make the decision to cancel the parade lightly, said Ren Mireles, Holland Memorial Day Parade committee chair, in a statement. But with the uncertainty of the times, we are still not confident that it will be safe to promote a parade. The age of many of the veterans and others who participate in this annual parade puts them squarely in the higher risk category for COVID-19.”
By Peg McNichol
Apr 12, 2021 8:34 PM
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) Organizers of the Holland Memorial Day events have announced the program at Pilgrim Home Cemetery is set for 11 a.m. May 31. Regular participants are invited to be involved.
The parade is cancelled.
Organizers noted in a Facebook announcement they hope to be “fully back in parade mode in 2022! Thanks for your patience and understanding!” ); } return false; }); $( #comments .commentlist .comment-content a ).attr( target , blank );
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Jan 20, 2021 9:50 AM
Obed Isaias Gaytan passed away on January 17th at his home. He was 32 years old.
Obed was born in Holland, MI on July 7, 1988, to Ramon and Angelica Gaytan. He is the youngest of seven children. Obed was raised in church and loved serving the Lord. He had a big heart for family and friends. He enjoyed volunteering at church to help his brother, Jeremias, making people laugh, going on walks and watching America’s team the Dallas Cowboys with his family, and finding ways to make an extra dollar.
Obed was preceded in death by his brother, Aaron, in 2002.