Tagged: Memorial Day

Volunteer opportunity: Place flags on veterans’ graves

Help us honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present. About this event Thousands of men and women who served in the U.S. military are buried at Forest Home Cemetery. Please help us honor them with a flag at their grave for Memorial Day through… Read more

Memorial Day Tour: Oakland and World War I

Discover the stories of soldiers, civilians, and home front civilians in the Great War during this Memorial Day tour . About this event On April 6, 1917, Congress declared war on Germany and the United States officially entered World War I. Over four years, the total number of military and civilian casualties in the Great War climbed to over 38… Read more

STAUNTON’S HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR — MEMORIAL DAY EDITION

About this event History and Haunts all rolled into one tour .. STAUNTON’S HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR is our most popular and longest running ghost tour of downtown Staunton, Virginia. Join us for a 90 minute tour of the Queen City by lantern where history and hauntings meet. Mary Baldwin, James Vames, and Jimmy Atkins all helped shape the historical and… Read more

Higher Ground Memorial Day 5K

Join us for a 5K Fun Run/Walk on Monday, May 27 at West Park in White Bear Lake, MN About this event The run/walk will kick off at West Park in White Bear Lake at 9am. The route will be along White Bear Lake. All proceeds will be donated to the WeDefy Foundation. WeDefy provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities… Read more

Memorial Day Ruck March

Get ready to honor our fallen heroes by participating in a challenging Memorial Day Ruck March with fellow patriots! About this event Welcome to the Memorial Day Ruck March! Join us at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5202 for a day of remembrance and camaraderie. Lace up your boots and grab your rucksack for a challenging yet meaningful march. This event is… Read more
Memorial Day 2023

2023 Memorial Day Message

In honor of our fallen military brothers and sisters this Memorial Day… may we never forget what was given for our freedom! Memorial Day: Honor | Remembrance | Reflection With a constant barrage of commercials and ads touting Memorial Day Weekend discounts on cars, cheap furniture and more, it’s easy for many Americans to be distracted from our understanding for the… Read more

Veterans Memorial Day Cruise 2023

A cruise to honor and thank our veterans and active military.   Naples Lions Club Special Cruise Veterans and Active Duty Men and Women Memorial Day Cruise (Rain or Shine)   May 29, 2023 Departs at 4:00PM, returns at 5:30PM.  Boarding starts at 3:00PM. We currently have no restrictions for our guests, but encourage all to obtain COVID vaccinations and to… Read more