Schedule of Events:
7AM – A wreath will be placed in honor of all who gave their lives for our nation at the Point of Honor.
10AM – Ceremony is located at the Veterans Cemetery behind the Home Depot in Crescent City, and includes Honor Guard, music, and guest speakers.
Flags on Memorial Day – The American flag on Memorial Day is flown at half-staff from sunrise until Noon in honor of our nation’s heroes. After Noon, the flag is raised to the top of the staff until sunset.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars.
You may also like the following events from VFW – Post 1381 – Crescent City:
- This Tuesday, 28th May, 09:00 am, Memorial Day Flag Removal *Volunteers Needed* in Crescent City
- Next Wednesday, 5th June, 06:00 pm, Monthly Post Meeting – June in Crescent City
- This July, 3rd July, 06:00 pm, Monthly Post Meeting – July in Crescent City
