BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2) – The Idaho Division of Veterans Services invites the public to attend this year's Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27th starting at 10 am at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.
The ceremony is held to honor and remember all those who died serving in defense to our nation as well those who served and are still serving in our Armed Forces.
This year's ceremony will include a wreath presentation by multiple veteran and civic organizations, aircraft flyover performed by the 124th Fighter Wing, support and participation by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force.
Speakers will include representatives from the Governor's office and elected officials.
Public parking for this event will be at Optimist Park located at the intersection of Hill and Horseshoe Bend Roads.
Transportation is provided by buses donated by the Brown Bus Company and SHIP of the Valley Regional Transit.
The Idaho State Veterans Cemetery is located at 10100 Horseshoe Bend Road and is co-located with Dry Creek Cemetery.
Please arrive early for transportation to the ceremony site as the event will begin promptly at 10 am and conclude by 11 am.
The cemetery will be decorated with a single U.S. flag placed with dignity and respect at each grave site by the Captain Art Jackson Young Marines on the morning of Saturday, May 25th.
These flags will complement the cemetery's Avenue of Flags raised with respect and honor by members from The Mission Continues of Boise.
As part of the Memorial holiday weekend, also on Saturday, starting at 10 am, volunteers with the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation from the Idaho Air National Guard's 124th Medical Group will be onsite to place roses throughout the Veterans Cemetery in memory of veterans and their loved ones.
For more information please contact the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at (208) 780-1340 or visit http://www.veterans.idaho.gov/cemetery
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