Special remembrance ceremony today in Atlanta for Martin Luther King Jr.
Service to remember Martin Luther King Jr.
57 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis. Later today, there will be a special ceremony in his honor at the MLK National Historical Park in Atlanta.
ATLANTA - Fifty-seven years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee — a moment that shocked the world and forever changed the course of American history.
In honor of his life and legacy, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park will host a special remembrance ceremony this evening. The observance begins at 5 p.m. with a candlelight service inside the Heritage Sanctuary of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King once preached.
The tribute will culminate in a wreath-laying ceremony at 6:05 p.m., the exact time Dr. King was fatally shot on April 4, 1968. The service will also feature musical performances and remarks from guest speakers as attendees reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact on civil rights and social justice.
The public is invited to take part in the solemn tribute and honor a leader whose voice continues to resonate around the world.