Reconciliation Celebration is Back

The 15th annual Reconciliation Celebration will be held July 5-10, 2022, commemorating the 19th anniversary of the 2003 Lockheed tragedy. What began as a one-day annual observance expanded to a weeklong celebration in 2008. This year’s theme is Bringing Hope through Reconciliation. The week’s events will include:

Tuesday, 7/5 – Lemonade Day, 10:30 am Kickoff Press Conference @ Dumont Plaza;

Lemonade Delivery to first responders to follow

Wednesday, 7/6 – Rev. Charlie J. Miller Memorial Luncheon, 11:45 am, Union Station

Speaker – Jarvis Towner, Pastor of Evangelist Christian Church;

Register online at celebraterw@att.net

Friday, 7/8 – Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, 6:45 am. Prayers offered by local pastors and

panel discussion on reconciliation. Donations are accepted at the door; Register online celebraterw@att.net.

Saturday, 7/9 - Memorial Motorcycle Parade led by the Queen City Cruisers from

Lockheed (11:00 am Assembly) through Downtown Meridian to Forest Lawn Cemetery

Sunday, 7/10 - Reconciliation Sunday - local pastors are encouraged to lead congregations

in prayer for reconciliation

Black and yellow ribbons will be placed throughout the city to signify the celebration.