The Department of Veterans Affairs Willamette National Cemetery will host a solemn Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, accompanied by speeches, and the playing of Taps.
Honored Speakers include: Jared Howard, director, Willamette National Cemetery; William Leady, assistant director, Willamette National Cemetery; Margaret Ayres,assistant director, Willamette National Cemetery All members of the local community are welcome to attend.
VA operates 155 national cemeteries and 34 soldiers’ lots and monument sites in 44 states and Puerto Rico. More than 5 million Americans, including Veterans of every war and conflict, are buried in VA cemeteries. VA also provides headstones, markers or medallions for Veterans buried in state, territorial and tribal Veterans cemeteries or interred in private cemeteries.
What: 2024 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony
Who: Jared Howard, director, Willamette National Cemetery; William Leady, assistant director, Willamette National Cemetery; Margaret Ayres, assistant director, Willamette National Cemetery
When: Monday, May 27, 2024, at 10 a.m. Ceremony will last approx. 1 hour.
Where: Willamette National Cemetery
Also read:
- WAGOP files lawsuit disputing 18th LD state senate general election raceThe WAGOP has filed a federal lawsuit disputing the LD 18 state senate race, citing over 1,000 alleged non-resident votes.
- Vancouver Fire responds to house fireA tragic house fire in Vancouver claimed one life; Vancouver Fire crews acted swiftly to contain the blaze.
- High school football: Seton Catholic finishes second in Class 1A footballSeton Catholic’s incredible season ends with a second-place finish in the Class 1A football state championship at Husky Stadium.
- Mayor Ron Onslow retiring from the Ridgefield City CouncilRon Onslow, Ridgefield’s dedicated mayor and council member, retires after 17 years of service, leaving a legacy of growth and community connection.
- Business Profile: Faith guides financial planner at Morgan StanleyLaurel Numbers at Morgan Stanley combines faith and personal experience to help widows navigate finances.
- High school football: Football, family, and food all part of Camas’ successCamas High School football’s Unity Dinners showcase the bond between players, families, and community.
- Vancouver Fire Department extinguishes house fireVancouver Fire Department quickly contained a house fire, preventing spread to nearby homes.