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Valparaiso Memorial Day Ceremony 2024

Valparaiso Memorial Day Ceremony 2024

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Valpo Parks, Valpo Parks Foundation, and the City of Valparaiso invite the community to a heartfelt Memorial Day service honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

Commemoration Details:

  • Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
  • Time: 9:00 am
  • Location: Service Memorial at Foundation Meadows Park, Valparaiso, IN (3210 N. Campbell St.)

The ceremony will pay tribute to our local fallen heroes with a solemn display of patriotism and gratitude. The program includes:

  • Posting of the Colors: A presentation of the American flag by Valparaiso Police and Fire honor guards.
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Welcome and Recognition: Warm words of welcome and appreciation for our veterans and their families from Mayor Jon Costas.
  • Guest Speaker: Vietnam Veteran Dr. Robert Shankland will share his perspective on the significance of Memorial Day and the importance of honoring our fallen veterans.
  • Community Remembrance: A heartfelt recitation of the names inscribed on the Duty and Sacrifice monument at the Service Memorial.
  • Laying of the Wreaths: Dr. Robert Shankland, Mayor Jon Costas and Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • Benediction: John Seibert
  • Taps: Chris Hammer
  • Retiring of the Colors: Valparaiso Police and Fire honor guards.

Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. Please join us in coming together as a community to ensure their legacy is never forgotten.  

Foundation Meadows Park

Address:

  • 3210 Campbell Street
  • Valparaiso, IN 46383

City of Valparaiso

166 Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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