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PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will return for a live presentation from Washington, D.C. hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans causes and supporting our troops in active service.  Featuring all-star musical performances and tributes, the 90-minute broadcast of the 33rd annual NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream on YouTube and www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. E.T.

Share Your Memories 

Share your memories of loved ones who have died on the Wall of Remembrance. 

Memorial Day at The Wall

Monday, May 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 HENRY BACON Dr NW, Washington, DC 20245
To RSVP or for more information, visit: https://www.vvmf.org/2023-Memorial-Day/

Memorial Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Monday, May 29, 2023 — For more information about visiting Arlington and attending the Memorial Day Observance: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Visit

Blessing of the Bikes

Friday, May 26, 2023, 5:00 pm – The Cathedral welcomes riders with Rolling to Remember on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Riders and the general public are invited to a “Blessing of the Bikes,” a brief prayer service on the Cathedral’s West Front. Cathedral clergy, military chaplains and Rolling to Remember volunteers and leaders lead a brief service. For more information: https://cathedral.org/calendar/blessing-of-the-bikes/

Rolling to Remember

Events all weekend long. Visit: https://www.rollingtoremember.com/

National Memorial Day Parade

The National Memorial Day Parade presented by Boeing returns LIVE to Constitution Avenue this Memorial Day, May 29, at 2:00 PM! Join us in our nation’s capital as we honor the service and sacrifice of generations of Americans. For more information and how to watch, visit: https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/avc-events/parade/

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May 27, 8:15 a.m. MDT – Vets Talking to Vets at the National Museum of Military Vehicles – Dubois, Wyoming

Gary Sinise & the Lt Dan Band – May 26th

FREE & Open to the Public – Showtime: 6PM
Constitution Hall — 1776 D. Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20006
For more information & tickets: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/WelcomeHome

Memorial Day Weekend Kick Off with wear blue: run to remember (25 May | 5:30 PM)

On Thursday, 25 May, wear blue: run to remember, will host a Circle of Remembrance and run/walk (1 or 3 mile courses), in partnership with the White House Staff at The Ellipse.  During this moving event, we will honor hundreds of fallen service members followed by purposeful steps of active remembrance.
Please come and be part of what it looks like to never forget. All are welcome, so please share this invitation far and wide.
If you plan on attending, please complete the free registration here.

Taps Across America

On Memorial Day Americans remember those who have died in military service to the United States. The National Moment of Remembrance is an annual event that asks all citizens, wherever they are at 3 p.m. (local time), to pause for a duration of one minute in silent tribute to the men and women who have honorably served in uniform and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

The 4th annual Taps Across America will again honor those military members. At 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, thousands of participants will be spread out across our nation to sound the 24 notes of our most solemn bugle call –Taps.

Buglers and trumpeters, along with other instrumentalists, will sound the call from their front porch, on their apartment balcony, in the driveway, on the sidewalk, and at cemeteries and memorials to make sure this musical tribute is given to those who, as President Abraham Lincoln put it, gave the last full measure of devotion.

Musicians can register to participate at www.TapsAcrossAmerica.org.

Poppy Wall of Honor

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our fallen military heroes. We ask all Americans to join us in paying tribute to these individuals.

This year, anyone, anywhere can help in the creation of a special digital portion of the Poppy Wall of Honor by using the hashtag #PoppyInMemory and uploading a photo on Twitter or Instagram of a loved one who has served and sacrificed. The photograph will then be included as part of a composite image of military member photos displayed across a background field of poppies.

Visit the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., or visit the Poppy Exhibits at the USS Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi, TX or at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA.

Active or retired military, veterans, USAA members and USAA employees will receive FREE admission to the Military Aviation Museum May 26 -May 29 with valid form of identification. Outside of Memorial Day weekend, USAA is offering those eligible a 50% discount on ticket admission price to the museum, while supplies last, to see the Poppy Exhibit.

Explore stories at usaa.com/memorialday to learn about the lives of individuals who gave everything for our nation.

Memorials Shared by our Members

Mississippi Coast Chapter 1150

Monday, May 29, 1:00PM. VVA Chapter 1150, Daughters of the America Revolution Friendship Oak Chapter, Friends of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Memorial Park , and the Patriot Guard Riders will host the annual Observance. Vietnam War Veteran pins and Family Members pins will be presented. Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 3730 Bienville Blvd (Hwy 90), Ocean Springs, MS

For more information: MissCoastVietnamVets@gmail.com

Photos: Don Northcutt

Blackhawk Chapter 409

Annual Memorial Day cemetery run. Memorial Day ceremony at American Legion Post 166 in Ft. Atkinson,WI. Then Parade to Evegreen cemetery for another ceremony.

For more information: sleggs1158@gmail.com

Memorial Day Events – Depew, NY 

Flag placement on veteran graves on 27 May at 0900 at two local cemeteries. Memorial Day services on 29 May, to include church service at 0915, Parade at 1045. Veteran’s Day services following the parade at Veterans Park. For more information: jacobschu3@gmail.com

VVA Chapter 333 

At Midnight on May 29th, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 333 will have our annual Memorial Day Watchfires at 4 locations in Rockland County. The Watchfires ill burn for 24 hours on the 30th in honor of all departed veterans. We have been having these ceremonies since 1987. Locations: Bowline Park in Haverstraw, NY, Eugene Park in Ramapo, NY, Piermont Pier in Piermont, NY and Clausland Mountain in Sparkhill, NY

For more information: tomcarroll5@verizon.net

Photo: Tom Carroll

VVA Chapters 222 & 563 

Memorial Day Observance at 11 AM in Cypress Hill Memorial Park 430 Magnolia Ave. Petaluma, CA 94952

For more information: Koharepalmer@gmail.com

VVA Chapter 933 

Memorial Day Sunrise Service – Vietnam Memorial, Woodward Park, Fresno, CA Gates Open at 5:00 am, Service begins at Sunrise

For more information: 11bravojim@gmail.com

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