Memorial Day Observance Friday, May 28 at Valpo’s Service Memorial

Memorial Day Observance Friday, May 28 at Valpo’s Service Memorial

The City of Valparaiso, the Valpo Parks Department and Valpo Parks Foundation encourage families, friends, and individuals this Memorial Day holiday weekend, to remember those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice. The City will hold a Memorial Day observance at the Service Memorial at Foundation Meadows on Friday, May 28 at 8:00 AM.

Tradition continues as the ceremony includes posting the colors of the United States of America, words of welcome and gratitude from Mayor Matt Murphy, and recitation of the community member names on the Duty and Sacrifice monument. United States Marine Corp veteran Rich White, will offer his reflections of what Memorial Day means to him. All citizens are invited to this ceremony as well as to other ceremonies that will be held throughout the weekend to honor our military veterans. The City of Valparaiso, the Parks Department, and the Parks Foundation wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.