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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Memorial Day: Central Texas events honor fallen service members
The Brief Communities across Central Texas held Memorial Day events The events honored fallen service members going as far back as the American Revolution AUSTIN, Texas - Communities across Central Texas honored fallen service members at various Memorial Day events. What we know In East Austin, the Thankful Hubbard Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the Patrick Henry Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution (TXSAR) held their Memorial Day Service, which has been happening every year since 2007. They honored those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including two Revolutionary War soldiers buried at the Texas State Cemetery. The two soldiers are Lt. Robert Rankin and Sgt. Stephen Williams. Williams also fought in the War of 1812 and the Texas War of Independence. His eulogy was given by a descendant of his. Over the weekend, the groups placed 3,200 flags on all the gravesites. What they're saying "We want to have this available for the public to come out and memorialize those who have passed in battle," Joseph Howell Burton, president of the Patrick Henry chapter of TXSAR said. What we know Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home and Cemetery in Pflugerville hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony in the newly established Patriot Garden. What they're saying Veterans took time to connect and reflect. "The Marine Corps really changed my life big time. It taught me how to survive, discipline, and how to be a father, a son, et cetera," veteran Jim Newman said. "Memorial Day to us is just remembering veterans that have gone before us and that we survived in order to remember their names." What we know Round Rock also had a ceremony at Old Settlers Park. "Memorial Day is not just another holiday. It is a commitment. It's a commitment to remember, to reflect, and to ensure that the sacrifice of our fallen heroes and their families are never forgotten," Major General Michael McCurry with Army Futures Command said. "These were not just soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen. They were sons and daughters, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. They were people with plans for the future with laughter and love to share, who instead gave everything for us." Memorial Day is also a time to honor Gold Star families. "Your loss is immeasurable," McCurry said. The Source Information in this report comes from reporting/interviews by FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Memorial Day events around the Sound
As we honor and celebrate our nation's veterans this Memorial Day, various organizations around the Puget Sound are hosting events to celebrate those who have served in the U.S. military. Here is a list of events around the Seattle area to salute our soldiers on May 26: Seattle: 10 a.m. - Memorial Day Ceremony to Celebrate Courage, Sacrifice, and Welcome Closure at the Garden of Remembrance, Outdoor Garden at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street 10 a.m. - Evergreen Washelli Flag Placement, Memorial Day Service- Veterans Memorial Cemetery - 11111 Aurora Ave N 12 p.m. - Memorial Day Event: Remembrance of LGBTQIA+ Veterans, Peer Seattle - 1520 Bellevue Ave STE 100 4 p.m. - Chinese American Soldiers Memorial, Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave S. Olympia: 10:30 a.m. - Memorial Day Ceremony in Capitol Rotunda, 416 Sid Snyder, State Capitol Building, Olympia, WA Lakewood: 10:30 a.m. - Olympia Thunder Run, 10222 S. Tahoma Way, Lakewood, WA 10:30 a.m. - Memorial Veterans Council, American Lake VA (Picnic Point) 9222 Veterans Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 2 p.m. - Pierce County Veterans Advisory Council - Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd., Lakewood, WA Lynnwood: 11 a.m. - Lynwood Veterans Park, 44th Avenue West and Veterans Way, Lynnwood, WA Newcastle: 9:00 a.m. - Renton Memorial Day event, VFW Post and Auxiliary 1263, 7304 127th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA Port Angeles: 9 a.m. - Port Angeles Memorial Day Ceremony, Veterans Circle in Mt. Angeles Memorial Park, 45 Monroe Road, Port Angeles, WA Oak Harbor: 10 a.m. - Memorial Day 7th Annual Service of Remembrance, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor, WA Kent: 1 p.m. - Memorial Day ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA Medical Lake: 11 a.m. - State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony | WDVA - 21702 West Espanola Rd., Medical Lake, WA For more events around the Seattle area, visit
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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LIST: Memorial Day events around St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in the U.S. military, and every year, events across the country take place to honor them. While this Memorial Day weekend is anticipated to be a rainy one, it's not stopping events around the St. Louis area. City Museum Free general admission for active and retired service members, and a discount for rest of the group Classic grilled meals Badges of Honor craft (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Monday) Eckert's Belleville Farm Memorial Weekend Festival May 24 to 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Outdoor festival foods, live entertainment, and children's activities University City Memorial Day Run 7:30 a.m. starting in front of University City Library Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Memorial Day Service May 26 at 10:30 a.m. 2900 Sheridan Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125 Missouri Historical Society Memorial Day Observance May 26 at 10 a.m. Laying of wreaths and recognizing St. Louisans, as well as the final day to view exhibit 'Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II' At the Court of Honor Manchester Memorial Day Remembrance Service May 26 at 10 a.m. Bald eagle from World Bird Sanctuary, performances from Manchester Community band, and addresses from several individuals O'Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk Public ceremony at 11 a.m. Unveiling of new Path of Heroes Union Memorial Day Parade, Service, and Lunch Parade at 10 a.m. Service at 11 a.m. Lunch following directly after Alton Parade May 26 at 10 a.m. Starts at Alton Middle School Downtown Belleville Parade May 26 (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) Begins at Belleville Public Square Village of New Baden Memorial Day Brunch May 26 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Guests welcome to bring a dish or just attend 1 E. Hanover St., New Baden, IL, 62265 Florissant Memorial Day Ceremony May 26 at 9 a.m. at James J. Eagan Center Joint celebration among several veteran groups, along with police and fire departments Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
20-05-2025
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Memorial Day 2025: Honor the occasion with observances, salutes, parades and more
Celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day will see Bay Area organizations marking the occasion with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, cemetery memorial events and local presentations honoring American soldiers. However, it's not all solemn observances. There are plenty of afternoon barbecues and parties scheduled to mark the unofficial start to the summer season. And things are right on schedule, with the long weekend filled with festivals, including Carnaval San Francisco and BottleRock Napa Valley. Services and ceremonies Annual Flag Planting Event at the San Francisco Presidio National Cemetery 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 24. Free, reservations required. Presidio National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Blvd., S.F. 925-674-6100. Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Day Service Branch 25 of the Royal Canadian Legion San Francisco Bay Area plans to host a program honoring the holiday with members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Arkansas Division. 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 24. Free. Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1100 El Camino Real, Colma. 203-997-6330. Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery Memorial Day Service Commemorate Memorial Day with a visit to the oldest military cemetery on the West Coast. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, May 26. Free. Birch Road, Benicia. 707-693-2460. San Rafael Memorial Day Service Marin County United Veterans Council conducts a program featuring patriotic music, speakers, a flag display and wreath-laying ceremony. 9 a.m. Monday, May 26. Free. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415-473-7000. Hillsborough Memorial Day The town parade kicks off an afternoon filled with Memorial Day activities, including an observance and memorial ceremony followed by a carnival with live local music and food trucks. Parade at 9:45 a.m.; memorial service at 11:15 a.m.; music fest at 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, May 26. Free. Town Hall, 1600 Floribunda Ave., Hillsborough. 650-375-7400. USS Hornet Memorial Day Service Observe the occasion onboard the USS Hornet with a wreath-laying ceremony, color guard presentation, guest speakers and a memorial squadron flyover. Be aware that the vessel will also be hosting a three-day cosplay, Furry festival, 'Galactic Camp,' from May 24-26 featuring many events for all ages. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, May 26. Included with museum admission; veterans free. 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. 510-521-8448. Mountain View Cemetery Memorial Day Commemoration Celebrating its 101st anniversary, the memorial event is set to include a presentation of colors, salute to the fallen, refreshments, walking tours, live music and speakers. 10 a.m.-noon Monday, May 26. Free. 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. 510-658-2588. Mill Valley Salutes Memorial Day Mark the holiday with a small-town parade, preceded by a memorial service at 9:45 a.m. Stake out a spot near downtown's Lytton Square, where some of those marching will pause for brief performances. Be ready for singing, dancing, creative floats and more. A carnival and live music concert continue Monday's festivities at the community center after the parade. 10 a.m. Monday, May 26. Free. Parade route runs from Old Mill Park to Mount Tamalpais High School along Miller Ave., Mill Valley. Following a ceremony and salute at the National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Presidio Chapel will host a meditative concert by organist Robert Gurney at 12:15 p.m. Take a self-guided tour of the Presidio's memorials and monuments. Explore a history exhibition at the Officer's Club, enjoy local food trucks on the Main Parade Lawn and more. The Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno will also hold a morning Memorial Day ceremony. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 26. Free. Presidio Main Post, 50 Moraga Ave., S.F. and Presidio Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop, The Presidio, S.F. 415-561-3930. 2025 Seaman's Memorial Cruise Climb aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien for its annual bay cruise in honor of Memorial Day. Includes a wreath-laying ceremony conducted on the ocean near the Golden Gate Bridge, with color guard service. Tickets include refreshments. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 31. $110-$165, reservations required. Pier 35, Fisherman's Wharf, S.F. 415-544-0100. Festivals and Other Events Mill Valley Memorial Day Carnival and Concert on the Green Bring the family for some old-fashioned fun with carnival rides and games, live entertainment and vendors. On Monday, the event will include an outdoor music festival, food and drink vendors and more. 4-10 p.m. Friday, May 23; Noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 24-25; noon-5 p.m. Monday, May 26. Free admission; ride tickets and wristbands available; reservations recommended. Friends Field, Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. Marin Greek Festival Celebrate the holiday weekend with live music from the Kymata Band, Greek food, wine and sweet treats, speakers, cultural activities and dancing. 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 23; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, May 24; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, May 25. Free-$5 admission. Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 Highland Dr., Novato. Memorial Day Weekend Bay Area Kidfest This long-running annual Bay Area family event is set to feature live entertainment on multiple stages, children's activities, food vendors, carnival rides, arts and crafts exhibitors. A Memorial Day ceremony, scheduled at noon on Monday, is set to feature the award-winning Concord Blue Devils C Drum and Bugle Corps and the Mount Diablo High School Jr. ROTC color guard. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 24-25; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, May 26. $9-$40, under 2 and seniors free; reservations recommended. Mount Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord. 925-408-4014. Point Reyes Memorial Day Weekend Open Studios Tour artists' studios in the Point Reyes Station, Inverness and Inverness Park area over the holiday weekend. Featuring an assemblage of West Marin sculptors, photographers, potters, painters, glass artists, jewelry makers, fiber artists and woodworkers with studios open to the public. Studio locations map can be found online. 51st Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen's Barbecue The popular fundraising event is scheduled to include a barbecue or vegetarian tamale lunch, dessert, plus live music with Lumanation and the Andre Pessis All-Stars. There will be craft beer and wine, children's activities, a raffle and more family-friendly fun. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, May 25. $10-$30. Santos Meadows, 2704 Muir Woods Road, Muir Beach. 415-381-8793. San Ramon Art and Wind Festival The annual celebration of all things that fly features fine arts, crafts and specialty food vendors, live entertainment on three stages, children's activities, professional kite-flying demonstrations and a kite-making workshop. The city of San Ramon will host a Memorial Day ceremony from 9-10 a.m. at Memorial Park that's set to include live patriotic music performed by Olympia Fields Brass and vocalist Saee Ghate. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Monday, May 25-26. Free. Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. 925-973-2500. Hang out for an afternoon celebration with barbecue lunch and live DJ sets from Jasmine Solano, JCUE, Lady Ryan, Dauche and Knowpa Slaps. 2-8 p.m. Sunday, May 25. SVN West Rooftop, 10 S Van Ness Ave., S.F. Bolinas Memorial Day Food Festival Enjoy Memorial Day afternoon in Bolinas with Thai food, paella, tamales, oysters, live music and drinks. Noon-5 p.m. Monday, May 26. Free admission. Bolinas Community Center, 14 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 415-868-2128. S— Kickin Memorial Day Bash Spend the afternoon and evening hanging out with a beverage at El Rio S.F.'s back patio stage, and enjoy a food pop-up along with live music from Kevin Carducci and the KC Stars, Proud Mary, Smelley Kelley's Honky-Tonk Nighttime Band, the Ugly and DJ Mexican Spitfire spinning old-timey country hits.
