Middletown Elks Lodge Holds Memorial Day Ceremony

Elks Lodge 1097 in Middletown stages a salute to veterans and first responders, featuring stories of war heroes to be remembered.

Veterans with the Wallkill American Legion Post 1181 give a Three Volley Salute at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Elks Lodge 1097 in Middletown, N.Y., on May 26, 2025. Oliver Mantyk/The Epoch Times

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.–Middletown Elks Lodge 1097 hosted its first Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice.

Army veteran Ryan Valcourt, commander of American Legion Post 151, acted as master of ceremonies for the crowd of 180 people.