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Alameda County
| 101st Annual Memorial Day Event |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Lone Tree Cemetery
24591 Fairview Ave.
Hayward
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| Sponsored by the Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Cemetery Assn. |
| Annual Memorial Day Veteran's Ceremonial Tribute |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 2:00 p.m. |
Chapel of the Chimes
32992 Mission Blvd.
Hayward
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For more information:
(510) 441-5577 Ana Alas |
| Sponsored by American Legion Post 117 & Chapel of the Chimes |
Fresno County
| World War II Memorial |
| Saturday, May 29th, 2004, 9:00 a.m. |
Fresno Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Fresno and "O" Streets
Fresno
Screening of the "Central Valley Stories of Service," mini-documentaries on veterans' wartime experiences; live satellite link to the National World War II Memorial Dedication Ceremony in Washington, D.C.; and music and dancing.
Free tickets available at the National legion of Valor Museum, 1235 "O" St. or at www.veteransmagazine.com.
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For more information:
(559) 291-1239 |
| Sponsored by the Fresno Veterans Memorial |
| Memorial Day Patriotic Concert |
| Saturday, May 29th, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Veterans Memorial Building
Fifth St. and Hughes Ave.
Clovis
Performance by the Clovis Community Band; picnic lunch.
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For more information:
(559) 299-0471 |
| Sponsored by the Clovis Cemetery District |
| Memorial Day Observance |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
Reedley Cemetery
2185 S. Reed Ave.
Avenue of more than 500 flags; speaker; Army Air National Guard flyover; wreath laying; patriotic music; and 21-gun salute. A short ceremony will follow at the Vietnam Memorial Monument at City Hall, 845 "G" St.
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For more information:
(559) 638-3548 |
| Sponsored by Reedley Area Veterans |
| Sunrise Memorial Service Honoring Veterans |
| Sunday, May 30th, 2004, 5:42 a.m. |
Woodward Park Vietnam Veterans Monument
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For more information:
(559) 260-2704
sdoak@sbcglobal.net |
| Sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 933 |
Los Angeles County
| Downey Cemetery Memorial Day Tribute |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
9073Gardendale Ave.
(corner of Gardendale Ave. and Lakewood Blvd.)
Downey
Opening welcome by District Chair Diane Boggs followed by the Invocation and Color Guard presented by members of the American Legion Post #270 and the flag salute by Cemetery District Board of Trustee Member, Dr. Gary P. McCaughan.
Guest speakers include Dr. M. Mark Hoffer, Col., MC-Ret., who recently returned from duty in Iraq. The ceremony will conclude with the history of Taps, wreath laying, gun salute, and playing of Taps.
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For more information:
(562) 904-7236, Kathy Callahan |
| Presented by the County of Los Angeles-Downey Cemetery District |
| Memorial Day Ceremony |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Del Valle Park
The veterans' memorial is on Woodruff Ave. in Lakewood between Henrilee St. and Arbor Rd.
Lakewood City Council Members will join the members of American Legion Post 496, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8615 to pay tribute to the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
This event is open to the public.
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For more information:
(562) 866-9771, ext. 3123, Elizabeth Ruiz |
| Presented by the City of Lakewood |
| 8th Annual Memorial Day Program |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
Forest Lawn - Long Beach
1500 E. San Antonio Dr.
Keynote speaker: Dr. Anthony W. Batts, Chief of Police, Long Beach Police Dept.
Free souvenirs and refreshments
Presidential proclamation: Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
Wreathlaying ceremony
Patriotic music
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For more information:
(800) 204-3131 |
| Presented by Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries |
| 8th Annual Memorial Day Program |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Dr.
Los Angeles
Keynote speaker: Captain Dale Dye, USMC (Ret.), 3 time Purple Heart recipient, Vietnam Veteran, and radio personality
Special exhibit: "The Making of the National WWII Memorial"
Honored guest: Second Lt. Rabbi Sarah Schechter, U.S.A.F., first female rabbi in the U.S.A.F.
Master of Ceremonies: Fritz Coleman, Channel 4 News Weathercaster
Free souvenirs and refreshments
Wreathlaying ceremony
Patriotic music: The 562nd Air Force Band, The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest
A visit from "Abraham Lincoln," portrayed by actor John Kendall
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For more information:
(800) 204-3131 |
| Presented by Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries |
| 115th Annual Memorial Day Program |
Monday, May 31st, 2004
8:00 a.m. - Flag Placement Ceremony
10:30 a.m. - Memorial Day Program |
Los Angeles National Cemetery
950 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
North of Wilshire Blvd.
Admission is free, everyone is welcome.
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For more information:
(310) 268-4675
mejones@cem.va.gov
www.cem.va.gov |
| Presented by West Los Angeles County Council Crescent Bay, District Boy Scouts of America & Los Angeles National Cemetery Support Committee & Cemetery Staff |
| Memorial Day Parade and Tribute |
Monday, May 31st, 2004
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Parade
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Tribute to America's Fallen Heroes |
Parade will run down Catalina Ave. from Knob Hill to Torrance Blvd.
The Tribute will be held at Veteran's Park at the band shell. There will be a 21-gun salute and Navy F/A 14 flyover from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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For more information:
www.patriotcities.us |
| Sponsored by Reverend Bhagavan Friend and the Redondo Beach Memorial Day Parade and Tribute Committee |
| Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
City Hall Plaza
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead
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For more information:
(626) 569-2100 |
| Sponsored by the City of Rosemead |
| Memorial Day Celebration |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 12:00 noon |
South El Monte Civic Center
1450 N. Santa Anita Ave.
South El Monte
(60 Freeway to the San Gabriel Valley exit at Santa Anita, adjacent to Whittier Narrows Regional Park.
Go north on Santa Anita 2 blocks to Central Ave., left on Central, and turn right into the first parking lot.)
The event begins with a presentation of the colors by the El Monte/South El Monte VFW, followed by introductions and comments by the Mayor and council members. We will have current and former veterans speak about their experiences defending our country.
The event will conclude with a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps by a trumpeter from South El Monte High School Band. Refreshments will be served after the event.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
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For more information:
(626) 579-2043
www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us |
| Presented by the City of South El Monte Department of Community Services |
| Memorial Day Celebration |
| Saturday, May 29th, 2004, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood
Celebration is open to all; will include a barbecue, karaoke, games, arts & crafts.
Admission is free.
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For more information:
(323) 848-6534 |
| Presented by the City of West Hollywood |
Merced County
| Memorial Day Ceremony |
| Sunday, May 30th, 2004, 5:00 p.m. |
The Veterans Memorial at Livingston Memorial Park
Main & Park Streets
Ceremony to include the addition of two names -- Army Staff Sgt. David Marshall Winters of Delhi and Army Pfc. Karina Lau of Livingston -- to the memorial. Names of fallen military personnel from Livingston, Delhi, and Ballico to be read aloud.
Refreshments follow at Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St.
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For more information:
(209) 394-2059 |
| Sponsored by Livingston Memorial Park |
| Memorial Day Commemoration |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 12:00 noon |
Merced County Veteran Memorials
Merced Courthouse Park
21st and "M" Streets
Merced
This special commemoration will be for Pfc. Karina S. Lau, Merced County's first female-recorded casualty, from Livingston. In her honor and those who may follow we will be dedicating a new Veterans Memorial in the park, titled "VETERANS FOR FREEDOM ARE NOT FORGOTTEN."
Memorial Day services will also honor all Veterans who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country and our way of life. Keeping the spirit alive, Merced was one of the earliest in the nation to honor Vietnam Veterans when the first Merced County Memorial was unveiled on Monday, October 25, 1976. Today the park proudly presents memorials for all veterans of all wars.
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For more information:
(209) 356-1938 or 358-3105
csc_vvaed@sbcglobal.net
www.cdva.ca.gov/registry/MemorialDetail.asp?Item=406 |
| Sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 691, co-sponsored by the Merced American Legion and VFW Post |
| Memorial Day Ceremony |
| Sunday, May 30th, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
32053 W. McCabe Rd.
(off Hwy 33 North of Santa Nella)
Speaker: Robert W. Small, Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel.
Color guard, 21-gun salute, pipe band, vocalists.
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For more information:
(209) 854-1040 ext. 14 |
| Sponsored by the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery |
Monterey County
| The Vietnam Memorial Wall (traveling display) |
| Thursday thru Monday, May 27th thru 31st, 2004 |
Laguna Grande Park
Located across the street from Seaside City Hall, on Canyon Del Rey Blvd.
Daily ceremonies and tributes by military veteran organizations.
"Freedom on the Bay" musical production
Art exhibit tent
"The Prayer Wall" tribute to servicemembers in the Middle East
Veterans VIP tent
and other displays of tribute.
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For more information:
(831) 375-1263
abelisable@redshift.com, Abel Quinones |
| Sponsored by the California Central Coast American Legion 28th District Dept. of California |
Orange County
| Memorial Day Services |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Pacific View Memorial Park
3500 Pacific View Dr.
Corona del Mar
(Pacific View & Marguerite Ave.)
Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
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For more information:
(949) 644-2700 or 673-5070
Admin@al291.org
www.al291.org |
| Sponsored by the American Legion, Newport Harbor Post 291 and Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary |
| 40th Annual Memorial Day Program |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Forest Lawn - Cypress
4471 Lincoln Ave.
Keynote Speaker: Lt. Colonel Randie L. O'Neal, U.S. Army
Honored Guest: Luis Armijo, WWII Navajo Code Talker
Free souvenirs and refreshments
Presidential proclamation: Mayor of Cypress Tim Keenan
Wreathlaying ceremony
Patriotic music: Cypress High School Band
Recognition of Gold Star Parents: Chaplain George Vogel
General Logan's Orders: Veterans' Organization
Gettysburg Address: Veterans' Organization
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For more information:
(800) 204-3131
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| Sponsored by Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries |
| 66th Annual Memorial Day Observance |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
Loma Vista Memorial Park
701 E. Bastanchury Rd.
(East of Harbor Blvd., in Fullerton)
Featuring a special salute to the Military Sealift Command
Special guest speaker: Capt. Juan L. Chavez, USN, Commander, Military Sealift Command, Pacific. Guest soloists Gary Deno and Kristen Romero.
Admission free.
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For more information:
(714) 738-6317
www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/facts/memrday.html |
| Sponsored by the nonprofit American Veterans Memorial Association and the City of Fullerton |
| Memorial Day Ceremony |
Monday, May 31st, 2004
9:45 a.m. - Musical Prelude
10:00 a.m. - Ceremony begins |
La Palma Civic Center (in front of the Memory Garden)
7822 Walker St.
La Palma
Directions: La Palma is located on the 91 Freeway at the Orange County/Los Angeles County border.
Nearest cross streets: Walker St. is located 1/2 mile west of Valley View, between La Palma Ave. on the south and Orangethorpe Ave. on the north. Central Park is right across the street.
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For more information:
(714) 690-3350
janetc@cityoflapalma.org
www.cityoflapalma.org |
| Sponsored by the City of La Palma, Community Activities & Beautification Committee |
| Memorial Day Celebration |
Monday, May 31st, 2004
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda
FREE Admission - Memorial Day
Come see new exhibits and a special concert.
It's a Lockhart free admission day with special holiday features including Boy Scouts selling hamburgers and hot dogs in the gardens, and a patriotic performance by the 70-member Fullerton College Community Band at 2:00 pm.
Be sure to visit the Library's newest special exhibit, How American! An Anniversary Commemoration of a Nation's Farewell to Richard and Pat Nixon, presenting videos, murals, letters, memorabilia, clippings and other keepsakes from the formal services of President Nixon ten years earlier, and First Lady Pat Nixon in 1993.
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For more information:
(714) 993-3393
www.nixonlibrary.org |
| Sponsored by the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace |
Placer County
| Memorial Day Ceremony |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Ceremony to honor veterans at the World War II Monument, Vernon St.
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For more information:
(916) 774-5470 |
| Sponsored by local veterans groups |
Riverside County
| Annual Veterans Salute Celebration |
| Wednesday, May 26th, 2004, 11:30 a.m. |
The Francis Domenigoni Community Center
32665 Haddock St.
Winchester
"A celebration of our local veterans for their continued contributions to our communities."
The event is free and open to the community. Lunch will be served.
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For more information:
(909) 487-6500 |
| Sponsored by Miller-Jones Mortuary |
| Open Aircraft Day |
| Saturday, May 29th, 2004, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
22550 Van Buren Blvd.
Either North or South on I 215, take the Van Buren offramp.
Going North on I 215 turn right, going South turn left.
Going North on the 91 freeway take Van Buren offramp and turn right. Follow Van Buren to end. Van Buren ends in the Museum parking lot. Situated adjacent to March Air Reserve Base.
20 aircraft open for interior tours. Includes SR-71, B-17, B-29, B-52, KC-97 KC-135, C-119, C-141, C-123, F-4, F-105, TA-4J, T-38, T-39 and more.
A variety of food vendors. F-14 Tomcat simulator rides that pull 3.5 Gs. For the kids, rock climbing wall and bungee trampoline.
Admission $5.00. Kids under 5 are free.
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For more information:
(909) 697-6602
Bob@marchfield.org
www.marchfield.org |
| Sponsored by March Field Air Museum |
| Memorial Day Ceremony |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside
West Coast Thunder will be attending also, so come early! (by 9:00 a.m.). You'll be glad you did!
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For more information:
(909) 653-8417
www.rncsc.org |
| Sponsored by the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee |
Sacramento County
| "A Reading of the Names from the Wall" |
| Sunday, May 30th, 2004, 7:00 a.m. |
The California Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15th & "L" Streets
Sacramento
After a short opening ceremony at 7:00 a.m., the reading will begin. Brig. Gen. Ezell Ware, Jr. will be the keynote speaker, and Dave Bender from Channel 13 will be the Master of Ceremonies at the Memorial Ceremony which begins at noon.
The reading will continue after the ceremony until all names have been read.
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For more information:
(916) 481-6020 |
| Sponsored by the City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation, East Lawn Memorial Park and the Postal Employees Veterans Military Association |
San Benito County
| A Tribute to World War II Veterans |
| Saturday, May 29th, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Veterans Memorial Building
649 San Benito St.
Hollister
The ceremony will reflect the dedication of the new WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. and Memorial Day.
All WWII veterans, spouses, and widows will be recognized with a free lunch of BBQ tri-tip. All others $10.
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For more information:
(831) 673-7113 or 801-7424 |
| Hosted by the American Legion Hollister Post |
San Mateo County
| Memorial Day Program at Golden Gate National Cemetery |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Sneath Lane / Highway 280
San Bruno
Featured speakers include U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos, Henry Wadahara (State Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars), Major Michael Samarov (a Marine recently returned from Iraq).
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For more information:
thedees@pacbell.net, Frank Deering |
| Sponsored by the Avenue of Flags Committee |
Santa Barbara County
| "Arlington West Memorial" |
Sunday & Monday, May 30th and 31st, 2004
8:00 a.m. Sunday through 6:00 p.m. Monday |
On the beach at Stern's Wharf
Santa Barbara
Admission is free and the public is invited to interact with the memorial and the volunteer staff.
Arlington West is a gravesite-like memorial honoring the fallen soldiers in the war on Iraq. On Sunday evening the memorial will be lit by candles. One candle will be placed at every cross, each representing one killed American soldier.
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For more information:
www.veteransforpeace.org |
| Sponsored by Veterans for Peace, Santa Barbara chapter 54 |
Santa Clara County
| Memorial Day Ceremony |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 11:00 a.m. |
Oakhill Memorial Park
300 Curtner Ave.
San Jose
Admission is free, everyone is welcome.
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For more information:
mayday55@pacbell.net |
| Sponsored by the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County |
| World War II Memorial Dedication Telecast |
Saturday, May 29th, 2004
Doors open at 9:00 a.m. (Free Admission) |
San Jose Convention Center
150 West San Carlos
San Jose
- From Hwy 280, take the 87 off ramps towards Downtown San Jose, the first exits will be for San Carlos.
- If you are going north on the San Carlos exit, you will turn right onto San Carlos.
- If you are southbound then take the Park Ave. / San Carlos exit. Turn left and go up 2 lights (Almaden Blvd.), turn right and make a left onto San Carlos.
- The light rail system passes in front of the Convention Center, as an alternate.
Exhibits include World War II memorabilia and military vehicles on-hand.
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For more information:
(408) 309-9158
villegasqasuper@aol.com |
| Organized by the American Legion Post 419 of District 13, Veterans of Foreign Wars, United Veterans Council |
Sonoma County
| Memorial Day Services |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Community Center
5401 Snyder
Rohnert Park
Free event. Community band will play at 9:30 a.m.
160 flags will be flown.
Memorial Day service will be held inside the building.
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For more information:
(707) 588-3456 |
| Sponsored by the American Legion |
Tulare County
| 50th Annual Memorial Day Parade |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
Route runs west on Visalia Rd. to Farmersville Blvd., then north to Front St.
Parade features awards, raffle, dedication of Veterans Memorial and BBQ lunch.
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For more information:
(559) 594-4340 |
| Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Farmersville, City of Farmersville, and Farmersville Memorial Day Parade Committee |
| Memorial Day Services |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
900 E. Kern Ave.
Patriotic music, poem readings, speakers and 21-gun salute.
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For more information:
(559) 686-5993 |
| Sponsored by the Tulare Veterans Association |
| Memorial Day Services |
| Monday, May 31st, 2004, 10:00 a.m. |
Goshen Ave. between Jacob and Rinaldi Streets
Avenue of 1,401 flags, 21-gun salute, California Air National Guard flyover, wreath laying, patriotic music and speakers.
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For more information:
(559) 734-6181 |
| Sponsored by the Avenue of Flags Veterans Association |
Note: Event information provided by sponsors/organizers.
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