(From the City of Joplin)
Planning continues for the Community Memorial Service set for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22 at Cunningham Park. November 22 is the six-month anniversary of the EF-5 tornado that traveled from the western side of the City to the eastern side and into Duquesne and Jasper County, changing our community forever.
“This will be a time for citizens to join together in prayer and remembrance,” said City Manager Mark Rohr. “Our community suffered a great tragedy on May 22. This Memorial will be a time of healing as we remember the 161 lives lost, as we gather together as one community.”
All are invited to attend the ceremony which will offer prayer, music, comments from officials, and conclude with a lighting ceremony. In addition, one tree will be planted and dedicated as a symbol of the 161 trees to soon fill Cunningham Park. Each of the 161 trees will be a tribute to those who died because of this disaster.
Limited seating (approximately 1,000 chairs) will be available in addition to handicapped seating. City officials encourage others to bring lawn chairs for the service, as a large crowd is anticipated. The service is being held at an outdoor venue, so the public is reminded to dress accordingly. In case of rain or inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Leggett and Platt Center at Missouri Southern State University. If the event does have to be moved to this alternate location, the City will post this news at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22 on their website www.joplinmo.org , Facebook.com/CityofJoplin, and provide the relocation information to the local news media for their broadcasts.
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