It is so very important that we remember all of those who served defending our freedom. What is happening in Ukraine now reminds us how important freedom and independence is and how fragile democracy can be without those that serve with honor. Take time to remember and even visit one of our local cemeteries and remember those that gave their all. The flag lined lanes will amaze and help remember how much these people mean to our country.
Memorial Day May 29
Hughson Memorial – Wreath Laying 8 am
Modesto 7th St Bridge – Wreath ceremony 8 am
Ceres VFW Ceremony – 10 am
Lakewood Cemetery – 1 pm
Annual memorial remembrance service and recognitions and honor guard with the Sea Cadets. Avenues of flags will line the street and graver markers will have flags.
Acacia Park – Ceremony traditionally begins at 11 am on Monday May 30 Alumni and taps with a full flag ceremony and military honors. Flags will line the roadways.
Santa Nella Cemetery – American Red Cross volunteers do a wreath laying
Columbia State Park- 1 pm
The 191st Army Band, “Band of the Wild West” Brass Ensemble – performance is on Main Street Guest Speaker: Congressman Tom McClintock
Multiple activities for the entire family – horse rides, tours, dinning, sightseeing, and much more throughout the day. Directed by SFC Steve Trapp
Free to the public
Memorial Day Classic 5K – May 27
We honor those veterans who have given their lives to serve our country. Join in the Modesto Memorial Classic 1-mile and 5K walk/run, May 27, in East La Loma Park. Local veterans will be cooking a pancake breakfast that’s included with each paid registration. Proceeds in part go to the Delta Vet Center. Sign up today or donate to the Delta Vet Center and to get more info www.facebook.com/modestomemorialclassic/
Take time this Memorial Day weekend to remember our vets.
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Some of these times are the traditional starting times and we will update as we learn more.
