Memorial Day News/Links:
Each VA national cemetery will conduct a brief wreath laying ceremony, accompanied by a moment of silence and the playing of Taps. In keeping with CDC guidelines to limit large gatherings, the ceremonies will not be open to the public.
You can stream the wreath lay ceremonies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalCemeteries/
Instead of attending ceremonies in person, VA invites you to participate virtually. Live stream links and videos of the Memorial Day 2020 Ceremonies at VA National Cemeteries from across the country will be posted below as they occur on Memorial Day (May 25, 2020). Click the following link on Memorial Day to see a list of Memorial Day Ceremonies happening: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/memorial-day-2020-live-stream-va-national-cemeteries/
While you wait for ceremonies to be posted:
• Create an online memorial for a loved one on the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website.
• Download the VA Welcome Kit to learn more about VA’s care, benefits, and services available.
• Watch VA’s Veteran News Network streaming 24/7, which featuring military history and performances from military bands.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/memorial-day-2020-live-stream-va-national-cemeteries/
In addition, I also found these links to view Memorial Day Ceremonies!
On the West Coast:
Various Locations in San Diego (9am PST or 12pm EST):
Tune in for our first ever LIVE virtual simulcast commemoration. This will be a joint virtual event featuring four iconic San Diego locations: USS Midway Museum, Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial and Miramar National Cemetery:
https://www.midway.org/memorialdaylive/
Skylawn Memorial in San Mateo, CA (11am PST or 2pm EST)
Website: https://www.skylawnmemorialpark.com
Skylawn Memorial News & Events Page
Monday May 25, 2020
11 a.m.
Honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country by joining us as we live stream our annual Memorial Day Tribute.
You can access the link below immediately prior to the event:
Live Stream Link Click Here: https://bit.ly/3bxw5rX
Password: 250915
On the East Coast:
VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY EVENT – STREAMING LIVE FROM ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN DEFIANCE, OHIO (Website: https://cityofdefiance.com/virtual-memorial-day-program-monday-may-25-2020/)
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. (EST) PRELUDE OF MUSIC SELECTIONS BEGIN AT 9:45 A.M. (EST)
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL EVENT FROM YOUR HOME. BOTH OF THE LIVE FEEDS WILL STAY ON THESE PAGES SO FOLKS CAN VIEW LATER.
• YOUTUBE LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPbvsWkvN3UjdveT0uEh0A
or search St. Paul Lutheran Defiance on YouTube
• FACEBOOK LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/stpauldefiance/
Again, to honor a fallen veteran hero (Veteran Legacy Memorial):
https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/?fbclid=IwAR2z5uQG9PBIe0D5kyUMgCUDIzISuy5RmrBzTl-2lhWIwqD2aSBplT3XHzM
1LT Aaron Seesan Memorial Website:
http://www.aaronseesan.org
