From Military.com:
“VA Cemeteries Nationwide Holding
Memorial Day Ceremonies”
Ceremonies will be held at VA
cemeteries across the nation this weekend in observance of Memorial Day. The
Department of Veterans Affairs says that most of its 136 national cemeteries
will have ceremonies this weekend that are related to the holiday and all it
symbolizes. Due to scheduling issues, the ceremonies occur at various times
throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Each cemetery and community will add their
own special touch of patriotism and "thanks" during the events, with
local groups and speakers to fit the occasion. The VA's National Cemetery
Administration maintains 3.7 million graves at 136 cemeteries nationwide. However,
not every state has a VA national cemetery, and not all cemeteries will have
ceremonies. Most states also have their own state veterans cemeteries. Many of
them will also have special ceremonies to mark the holiday. Check out details
for your state. If you're not near a national or state cemetery, almost every
city and town will have some type of ceremony to commemorate Memorial Day. Plan
to attend one close to you in remembrance of all your brothers- and
sisters-in-arms who didn't return from their final battle.
^ Here’s a link to the VA’s website with all the
information for the Memorial Day ceremonies at the different National
Cemeteries: https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/ceremony/2019_Memorial_Day.asp ^
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