Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Memorial Day Program
What: A Memorial Day Program to remember and honor all military members who have served or are currently serving our Nation.
Who: Keynote Speaker: Lieutenant General Thomas Wauldhauser
When: May 28, 2012, at 10:00 am
Where: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Rostrum, Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Background: Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
The preferred name for the holiday gradually changed from “Decoration Day” to “Memorial Day,” which was first used in 1882. It did not become more common until after World War II, and was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967. On June 28, 1968, the Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which moved three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend. The holidays included Washington’s Birthday, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May. The law took effect at the federal level in 1971.
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place a 3 pm local time. Another tradition is to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until noon local time.
Greenwood Memorial Park to Hold Memorial Day Service
Greenwood Memorial Park will hold a Memorial Day service at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 28 in the Garden Chapel, 4300 Imperial Avenue in San Diego, in partnership with the American Legion San Diego Post 6 and Unit 6. The event is free and open to the public. Call 619-264-3131 for more information.
The service will bring together community leaders, veterans, patriots and citizens to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The service will feature guest speaker David Ramirez, Executive Assistant Chief of Police for the San Diego Police Department, speaking on “Honoring Those Police Personnel Who Gave Their Lives in U.S. Military Duty During the Global War on Terrorism.”
“The annual Memorial Day observance is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the men and women who have served and who have sacrificed,” said JeriAnn Lewis, manager of Greenwood Memorial Park, an honored Dignity Memorial® provider. “We hope the families who join us for the service gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of honoring our military, whether that is those currently enlisted or veterans who served in the past.”
The Dignity Memorial network of providers has several initiatives to honor and support our nation’s veterans and active military. The initiatives and programs include the Veterans Planning Guide, the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, educational veterans seminars and special pricing for members of veterans service organizations.
Glen Abbey Memorial Park to Honor Our Veterans
WHAT: Glen Abbey Memorial Park will hold a Memorial Day service in partnership with Chula Vista Fleet Reserve Association Branch 61. Call 619-498-4600 for more information. The event will bring community leaders and veterans organizations together to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The service will feature performances of the national anthem, “America the Beautiful” and “Taps” as well as a rifle salute, a dove release, performances by the AIM San Diego West Mime Company and a fly-over aerial tribute by San Diego Salute. South Bay Cruisers will have classic cars on display. Refreshments will be served following the service.
WHO: The Memorial Day event is free and open to the public.
WHERE: Glen Abbey Memorial Park 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita
WHEN: Monday, May 28 11 a.m.
6th Annual Memorial Day Celebration
Presented by: La Vista Memorial Park
Monday, May 28TH, 2012 Where: 3191 Orange Street, National City, CA 91950
La Vista Memorial Park is celebrating the Sixth Annual Memorial Day Event, an event dedicated to honor those who have served and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to make this the greatest country on Earth.
The Memorial Day Celebration 2012 will have the honor to dedicate the day’s event to members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Carnation Chapter 3.
Invocation by: Mate Stuart Hedley, a Pearl Harbor Survivor. Complete with a Two-Bell Ceremony, several Pear Harbor Survivors in attendance.
La Vista Memorial Park offers visitors a fun and family-friendly environment at no admission cost. Given the success of our previous five years, Memorial Day Celebration promises to be bigger and better that ever.
Here is a glimpse of what to expect:
• Guest Speakers
• 82nd Airborne Division Association San Diego Chapter
• Daughters of the Union Veterans of The Civil War
• Pony rides and Mini-Zoo
• Free food and beverages
• Innovative and unique local entertainment
For more information please visit: www.LaVistaMemorial Park.com