Memorial Day observa■ces
Here is a sampling of area Memorial Day events honoring and remembering the men and women who died during active service in the United States armed forces and deceased veterans who served at any time, abroad or at home.
Today-Monday
Field of Honor Memorial Day Flag Display and Program with Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club
at Forest Lawn-Glendale: The club has set up a “Field of Honor” display of 1,000 American flags at the the entrance to Forest Lawn-Glendale (1712 S. Glendale Ave.), May 23-29. A Memorial Day program, 11a.m. May 29, on a stage. More information about the display, purchasing of American flags ($50sponsorship to honor someone who served in the United States armed forces; proceeds help local veterans) and Glendale Sunrise Rotary, www.glendalefieldofhonor.com/ copy-of-about. Updates: www. facebook.com/GlendaleSunriseRotary/
Monday
Memorial Day Ceremony in Montrose: The Montrose Shopping Park Association hold a short ceremony, 7:30a.m. Vietnam War Memorial, northwest corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, Montrose. shopmontrose.com/ memorial-day-ceremony
Memorial Day of Remembrance in La Crescenta:
American Legion Post 288and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614present an event that includes a Presentation of Colors, flowers and wreath-laying and a reading of fallen heroes names on the park's monument, 8 a.m. Two Strike Park, 5107Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta. Verdugo Hills American Legion Post 288, 818-541-1336. Dick Clubb, 818384-5761.
Memorial Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
and Museum: The Memorial Day program begins with a musical tribute by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Concert Band, 9a.m., followed by the program with the Royal High School AFJ ROTC Color Guard, an invocation by Naval Base Ventura County Chaplian Cmdr. Song Hwang; keynote speeches by Major Cole W. Lapierre, United States Marine Corps; Captain Michael Meno, Jr., Commodore, Naval Construction Group ONE; Gold Star wife Melanie House,
who lost her husband in 2005 while he served in Iraq; Gold Star family, Michelle Carranza who lost her younger brother in 2012 while he served in Afghanistan. Free to attend the program, but admission charge for touring the museum's regular exhibits. Location, 40Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 800-410-8354. www. reaganlibrary.com/events. Details, including information on a separate 4p.m. virtual program, here: bit.ly/3WdKVMV
Remember and Honor — Memorial Day Program in South Pasadena: The observance includes Boy Scout Troop 333Color Guard, the National Anthem sung by Miranda Miller, recognition of military service persons, 9a.m. Guest speaker is Brock Milhorn, a Navy veteran and peer support specialist with Veteran Peer Access Network. The event concludes with live music from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Band. War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. Details: bit.ly/3ML07yb
Glendale Memorial Day Ceremony: The City of Glendale holds the event, 9:30a.m. Veterans Memorial, near City Hall, 613E. Broadway (at Isabel Street).
Memorial Day Ceremony in
Alhambra: The City of Alhambra and Alhambra American Legion Post 139 host a service of
memory beginning with a continental breakfast and live music, followed by a program, 11a.m. Alhambra Park Veterans Memorial, 500 N. Palm Ave. 626-5703242. Flyer: bit.ly/45mEjjM
Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade: An opening ceremony, 10a.m., followed by the 31st parade, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” 11a.m. The parade includes bands, floats, local elected officials and a flyover by 146th Airlift Wing, a unit of the California Air National Guard, stationed in Oxnard. Route: Sherman Way, from Owensmouth Avenue to Cozycroft Avenue.
Eternal Valley Memorial Park— Santa Clarita — Memorial Day
Ceremony: The ceremony theme is “Purple Heart Recipients,” 10 a.m. The event includes a flyover by the Condor Squadron and Purple Heart recipient Bill Hutton, United States Marine Corps (retired), who served during the Vietnam War (1965-1969), is the keynote speaker. Arrive early to park and to use golf cart shuttles to ceremony location. Location, 23287N. Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita.
Memorial Day Observance at Los Angeles National Cemetery: Program includes guest speaker Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, and also Buffalo Soldiers participants and Civil War reenactors, 10 a.m. Location, 950
S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-268-4675.
Memorial Day at Forest LawnHollywood Hills: The observance includes an invocation, a color guard, ceremonial wreath presentation, a reading of the presidential proclamation by Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Alan S. Hamilton, a keynote speech by Brig. Gen. Dr. David Smith and patriotic music by the Los Angeles Police Department Concert Band, 10 a.m. Location, 6300Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. 855-8005296.
Memorial Day Ceremony with American Legion Post 397 and City of Monterey Park: An observance, 10a.m. Location, American Legion Post 397, 318 S. Ramona Ave., Monterey Park. 626-307-1388.
Green Hills Memorial ParkRancho Palos Verdes — Memorial Day Observance: The event includes a Color Guard, music by bagpipe and military bands, flyovers (civilian and military), skydivers, a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps, 10a.m. The keynote speaker is Col. David W. Sutherland, United States Army (retired). Use shuttle service from 2222Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates (arrive early for parking and transportation to the ceremony site; see information on the website). The memorial park is at 27501
S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes.
Memorial Day Ceremony in West Covina: 10 a.m. Following the program, a luncheon provided by Tamale Street. West Covina Civic Center, courtyard, 1444W. Garvey Ave. S. 626-919-6966. Email: westcovinarec@westcovina.org. Details: bit.ly/3Wl7DCW
Rose Hills Memorial Park— Whittier — Memorial Day Observance and Celebration: The 101st event begins with family activities, photo display honoring the deceased, “Remembrance” trees and a military vehicle display, 10 a.m. The formal program includes a flyover, music and keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Dwaine E. Drummond, National Guard, 11a.m. Skyrose Chapel, courtyard, at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888Workman Mill Road, Whittier. 562-699-0921.
City of Burbank's Memorial
Day: The event begins with a concert by the Burbank Community Band, 10:15a.m. followed by the program that includes the “Ceremony of the Rose,” 11 a.m. May 29. A flyover by the Condor Squadeon, sponsored by Cusumano Real Estate Group, is scheduled. McCambridge Park War Memorial, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. McCambridge Recreation Center, 818-2385378.
Memorial Day Remembrance at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Griffin Memorial Park Mortuary & Crematory: The Westlake Village memorial park's 33rd annual observance begins with music, 10:30a.m., followed by a program, 11 a.m. A flyover is planned. The memorial park is located at 5600Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818889-0902.
Memorial Day in Inglewood: The city's 74th annual service with Mistress of Ceremonies Star Manning, United States Marine Corps, and keynote speaker Sgt. Maj. Billy J. Zinnerman, United States Marine Corps (retired), 11a.m. Location, City Hall, south lawn, One Manchester Blvd. 310-412-8750.
Memorial Day Ceremony in South El Monte: The program includes poetry readings and a 21-gun salute, 11a.m. South El Monte City Hall, 1415Santa Anita Ave. 626-579-2043. Details: https://bit.ly/3MrBC7E Memorial Day at Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents an observance with a flag raising ceremony, participation
by the Marine Corps League, San Fernando Valley Detachment #1277, a “rifle” salute, a wreathlaying and the playing of “Taps,” 11 a.m. Bring your own chair and water. Gates open, 10a.m. The cemetery is the second oldest graveyard in the San Fernando Valley. Location, 14451Bledsoe St., Sylmar. Email: info@sfvhs. com. www.sfvhs.com
Memorial Day at Forest Lawn-Glendale: The observance includes an invocation, a color guard, ceremonial wreath presentation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a reading of the presidential proclamation, a keynote speech and patriotic music, 1 p.m. Location is near the Little Church of the Flowers, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 855-800-5296.
Memorial Day in Redondo
Beach: The City of Redondo Beach, Redondo Elks Lodge #1378and the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial Task Force present the observation that includes an invocation and benediction by Chaplain David A. Godley II, USAF, Los Angeles Air Force Base, music by the Redondo Beach Union High School Wind Ensemble, and keynote speaker Rear Adm. Larry Watkins, USN, deputy commander of the United States Third Fleet, 1 p.m. A barbecue, presented by the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge, follows the event (free for veterans, current members of the military, firefighters and police officers; $5for the public; at the Elks building parking lot that is adjacent to Veterans Park). Veterans Memorial, in Veterans Park, 309Esplanade (corner of South Catalina Avenue and Torrance Boulevard, and near the Redondo Beach Pier).
Names on the Wall — Torrance Historical Society: The society presents a reading of the 146 names on the wall — including those who served from World War I to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars — at 2 p.m., and also, following the program, a documentary “”Names on the Wall” by Dennis Kwong at the Torrance Historical Museum (1345Post Ave.). Location of the reading, Veterans Memorial Wall at Memorial Plaza, 3006Torrance Blvd. (at Maple Avenue). 310328-5392. Details on the Names on the Wall: bit.ly/3WqOa3Y.