Memorial Day events around
San Diego county
POINT LOMA, Calif. (May 28, 2007) – Members of the Frontier Army of the West "I" Company, 2nd U.S. Calvary render a 21 gun salute during the Veterans Memorial Day Committee 107th Memorial Service and Day of Remembrance Ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. The ceremony was organized to pay tribute and recognize U.S. veterans from The Revolutionary War up to the Gulf War for the outstanding service and sacrifice during the Memorial Day weekend. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Mark A. Leonesio
North County Remembrance slated
We join the VFW, American Legion in Vista and Oceanside along with the POW's group, and many others at the Vista WalMart at 10 a.m. I can only tell you that we will make you proud at this a wonderful Community event. Please join us.
There will be chairs and shade for all to be comfortable. Questions, please call Lydia Bustos at (760) 945-7995
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
Hosted by the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 472 and Veterans Village of San Diego.
8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Posting of the colors followed by continuous "Reading of the Names" in honor and remembrance of the San Diego County Vietnam War Casualties and those that remain missing in action by Vietnam Veterans of America and friends (Volunteer readers are welcome).
7:30 pm: Candlelight Vigil at the San Diego Vietnam Peace Memorial (East side of the museum).
Sunday, May 25, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Continuous "Reading of the Names" in honor and remembrance of the San Diego County Vietnam War Casualties and those that remain missing in action by Veterans Village of San Diego volunteers.
Monday,May, 26 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: Memorial Day Ceremony with guest speaker: Congresswoman Susan Davis, 53rd Congressional District. A Purple Heart Commendation will be presented to the family of William Peterson, Jr.
The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center will host an open house from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. each day. Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, 2115 Park Blvd., San Diego, Ca. 92101 (619) 239-2300 fax (619) 239-7445 email: info@veteranmuseum.org, www.veteranmuseum.org
Combined Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of North County
There will be a Memorial Day event at 10 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 444 Country Club Lane, Oceanside, CA
The guest speaker will be Mayor James Wood, Mayor of Oceanside. Music will be furnished by Cathie and Dewey on their electronic keyboard. There will be a light lunch served after the Ceremony. All Veterans are encouraged to wear their Organizational Headgear and Medals. All public is invited.
Adequate parking and seating will be available. For additional information or directions, contact Harvey Ferman at (760) 433-0116. Elks Lodge, 444 Country Club Lane, Oceanside.
Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial
The Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial Association invites all veterans and their families and guests to attend its annual Memorial Day ceremony from 10:40-11:45 a.m., at the lake in Webb Park -- Avena Place off Bernardo Center Drive. Download the flyer at www.sduvc.org/events/Rancho%202008%20Memorial
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45th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance
El Camino Memorial will hold its 45th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance at 1:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker, Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Kathleen Hanson, USN
Events, 2nd Calvary Re-Enactment Group, Pass and Review, POW/MIA Table, Bagpipes, Dove Release, Rifle Salute, Free food and refreshments
El Camino Memorial, Sorrento Valley, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121. Phone (858) 453-2121.www.elcaminomemorial.com
Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial
Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, La Jolla will host a Memorial Day event from 2-3:15 p.m.
Special plaque presentation honoring Jerry Coleman, former Lieutenant Colonel, USMC, highly decorated WWII/Korean War pilot and voice of the San Diego Padres
Keynote Speaker, Brigadier General Michael Aguilar, USMC (Ret.) Federal Security Director of the Year, Western Region.
Military support presentations, Navy Band Southwest, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Color Guard and Rifle Team.
Naval Base Coronado honors and remembers on Memorial Day
Members of the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument Fund will honor 21 selected veterans at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB), Coronado, May 26, at noon. Simultaneously Naval Air Station, North Island Weapons Department will fire a 21-gun salute to honor the nation's fallen.
The Gun battery that will be used during the 21-gun salute will be position on Pier Bravo on the Western shoreline of NAS, North Island. Residents in the Point Loma and Shelter Island areas of San Diego should be able to clearly hear the 21-gun salute as it is being rendered.
At the Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument, at noon and each minute after, the Memorial Bell will be rung and the name and unit of a single veteran, representing so many others, will be read. At 12:20 p.m., the salute will be concluded and colors will be raised to full staff.
The Mission of the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument is to honor and remember our veterans, provide a site for thoughtful reflection of their sacrifices, and provide a bridge across generations of combat service members.
Those with base access to Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado are encouraged to stop by and reflect on the names of those Navy and Coast Guard service members who died in Vietnam between 1960 and 1975. Their names are etched on the Monument Wall.
POINT LOMA, Calif. (May 28, 2007) - Valerie Gilbert lays flowers out for her husband who served in the Navy during World War II at the Veterans Memorial Day Committee 107th Memorial Service and Day of Remembrance Ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. The ceremony was organized to pay tribute and recognize U.S. veterans from The Revolutionary War up to The Gulf War for the outstanding service and sacrifice during the Memorial Day weekend. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Mark A. Leonesio
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
The 2008 Memorial Day Committee will host the 108th Annual Memorial Celebration at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m.
The ceremony honors men and women in the Armed Forces who have served and died for our country.
Last year retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Bob Cardenas, a speaker at the event, said “We gather here each year to honor our fallen heroes. Approximately 71,000 heroes are buried at this cemetery alone.”
People from all over the area come to pay their respects, many who served in the Armed Forces, or have family members who did.
The spokespeople for the event consisted of active-duty and retired military, and the committee members for the event. They all spoke of the legacy that was left behind by the men and women who fought for their freedom.
“The freedom we have in America is not free,” said Commander, Navy Region Southwest Rear Adm. Leendert R. Hering Sr. “Sacrifice means service. The men and women of the Armed Forces are the guiding light of this great country. God bless the Armed Forces, God bless San Diego, and God bless America.”
The cemetery is locaed on Cabrillo Memorial Drive. Reserved parking. Contact Kirk Leopard (619) 553-2084.
