Nassau County calls for moments of silence on Memorial Day

County Executive Blakeman wants residents to stop what they’re doing for 50 seconds at noon and 6 p.m. Monday.

May 24, 2024, 12:08 p.m. EDT

MINEOLA, NY — Amid family gatherings and barbecues, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman wants residents to reflect on what Memorial Day means by observing a moment of silence.

He’s calling for a 50-second countywide break Monday at noon and 6 p.m. If they can do so safely, people should take their vehicles off the road and honor America’s fallen heroes, Blakeman said.

NICE Bus will also interrupt service for 50 seconds during the same hours on Memorial Day.

Every fire station and emergency service vehicle in the county will also sound its sirens and horns at noon and 6 p.m. Each church in the Diocese of Rockville Center will participate in moments of silence by ringing their bells.