Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day, during the 3:00PM National Moment of Remembrance.
"Today, we pause to honor the Americans in uniform who have made immense sacrifices on behalf of our country, and remember those who were killed in that service. We owe them our deep gratitude and respect- not just through our words of thanks, but by upholding the promises made to military members and their families. We must be able to separate out specific military actions, which I and many often oppose, from the people who answered the call to service. Like many Americans, I have family members who have served in the United States military, and I am proud of them for their dedication and resolve.
"This year, we will be unable to show our gratitude or pay tribute to fallen members of our military with grand parades or large ceremonies. It is all the more critical, then, that we each take this time to offer remembrance and respect to those who have dedicated, and lost, their lives in service of this nation."