Memorial Day Service Schedule

The Memorial Day service is held at the Old Stephens City School* at the south end of town.

Saturday, May 25th at 8:00 AM

Prelude
Welcome --------------------------------- Michael Diaz, Mayor
Posting of Colors ------------------------- Boy Scouts of America Troop 15
The Star-Spangled Banner -------------- United States Army Chorus
Invocation ------------------------------- Reverend Bertina Westley; Stephens City United Methodist Church
Special Guest Speaker ------------------- Andrew Chancey, Vet Center
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Eternal Father ----------------------------- United States Army Chorus
Wreath-Laying ---------------------------- Boy Scouts of America Troop 15
Three-Volley Rifle Salute ----------------- VFW Post 2123 Honor Guard
Taps --------------------------------------- VFW Post 2123 Honor Guard
Closing Remarks -------------------------- Michael Diaz, Mayor
Postlude
* Located at the old Stephens City School - Map Link

Memorial Day Service Schedule

The Memorial Day service is held at the Old Stephens City School* at the south end of town.

Saturday, May 25th at 8:00 AM

  • Prelude
  • Welcome - Michael Diaz, Mayor
  • Posting of Colors - Boy Scouts of America Troop 15
  • The Star-Spangled Banner - United States Army Chorus
  • Invocation - Reverend Bertina Westley; Stephens City United Methodist Church
  • Special Guest Speaker - Andrew Chancey, Vet Center
Tap to learn about Andrew
  • Eternal Father - United States Army Chorus
  • Wreath-Laying - Boy Scouts of America Troop 15
  • Three-Volley Rifle Salute - VFW Post 2123 Honor Guard
  • Taps - VFW Post 2123 Honor Guard
  • Closing Remarks - Michael Diaz, Mayor
  • Postlude
* Located at the old Stephens City School - Map Link

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About Andrew

Andrew Michael Chancey, A West Virginia native, serves as the Veteran Outreach Program Specialist at the Martinsburg Vet Center, connecting Veterans and their families with crucial resources both within and outside the VA system. With a heart dedicated to service, Andrew enlisted in the Marines in 2008, serving with honor until 2017, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2011. Andrew was stationed in Yuma, AZ then in Fort Worth, TX. Transitioning from military life, Sgt. Chancey pursued higher education at WVU, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in business data analytics between 2017 and 2022. During his time at WVU Andrew dedicated four years as a work-study at the Morgantown Vet Center, where his passion for aiding Veterans was realized. Andrew also served as the Vice president and President of the WVU Student Veterans organization. After graduation, he delved into the corporate world as a Business Data Analyst for a federal contractor. However, fueled by a desire for more impactful career, Andrew embraced his current role in January 2024, committed to fostering a resilient Veteran community and ensuring seamless access to vital resources. In his leisure, Andrew finds solace in running, hiking, fitness, marksmanship, and video games.