Valparaiso Memorial Day Ceremony 2024

Event Information

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.