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Memorial Day Observance
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The last Monday in May is set aside to remember those men and women who died in military service to their country. Lexington’s official observance ceremony is held annually at The Lexington National Cemetery, located just inside the front gates of The Lexington Cemetery. The service, which began at 11 a.m. included features remarks by KDVA Deputy Commissioner Margaret Platner, the presentation of colors, playing of “Taps,” and a 21-gun salute. Participating were the men and women of American Legion Man O’ War Post No. 8 and its Ladies Auxiliary. Thank you to the patriotic Americans who joined us in remembering and saluting those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

KDVA DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MARGARET PLATTNER, LCDR(Ret.) USN

In March 2009, Margaret Plattner assumed the position of Deputy Commissione. She is an experienced and dedicated public servant, having held leadership positions in state government and the non-profit sector. Plattner served nine years as a lieutenant commander and intelligence analyst in the U.S. Navy Reserve. During the administration of former Gov. Paul Patton, she was deputy commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Later she served as chief executive officer of a non-profit for women's reproductive health in Louisville.

In 1995, Plattner attended the UN World Conference/NGO Forum on Women in Beijing, China, and wrote Women and International Human Rights Law for the University of Kentucky Law Review Summer of 1996. She received her Doctorate of Law from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, a Masters Degree in International Affairs from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and is a graduate of Denison University in Granville, OH.

Reared in Lexington and Northern Kentucky, Plattner is the proud parent of a 10-year-old daughter, Linton. They reside in Louisville.


Video Highlights from 2009 Memorial Day Observance
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Invocation/Welcome
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Commissioner Margaret Plattner, LCDR (Ret.) USN
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Placing of Wreath/Rifle Team/Taps

2009 Memorial Day Photo Gallery

Video Highlights from 2008 Memorial Day Observance
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Presentation of Colors
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Invocation/Welcome
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Mayor Jim Newberry
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Placing of Wreath/Amazing Grace
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Rifle Team/Taps

2008 Memorial Day Photo Gallery


Video Highlights from 2007 Memorial Day Observance

TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Presentation of Colors
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Invocation & Welcome
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Major General Charles E. Gorton, USAR
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Placing of the Wreath & Amazing Grace
TITLE OF VIDEO CLIP Rifle Team & Taps

2007 Memorial Day Photo Gallery

2003-04 Memorial Day Photo Gallery


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Our speakers since 2001 have been:

2009
Deputy Commissioner Margaret Plattner, LCDR(Ret.) USN
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

2008
Mayor Jim Newberry
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government

2007
MG Charles E. Gorton COMMANDER,
81st Regional Readiness Sustainment Command
Fort Jackson, South Carolina  

2006
Steve Logan, Lieutenant Colonel Military Police (USAR)  

2005
BG Bruce Pieratt, KYANG (Ret.)
Mayor Teresa Isaac  

2004
U.S. Representative A.B. (Ben) Chandler  

2003
Major General William E. Barron

2002
Forest Farley, Director of the Lexington VA Medical Center  

2001
U.S. Represenative Ernie Fletcher  



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