But still a solemn observance
In person Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parades have been suspended this year, but there are many opportunities to read about, view messages and reflect on the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
MDVA will be providing a virtual Memorial Day observance which includes messages from MDVA Secretary George Owings, COL Erich Spragg, the Garrison Commander of Ft. George G. Meade and other Commanders of tenant organizations on Ft. Meade. The United States Army Field Band and Bugler Jari Villanueva also shared music for the remembrance that we hope you will view.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 please visit the MDVA YouTube Channel where the Memorial Day messages and music will be available at 11:00 am. A reminder email with a link to the event will be sent to you on Monday, May 25th. We hope you will join us for the presentation and if you are unable to sign on at 11:00 am, the video tribute will remain available for you to view at your convenience.
Message to Marylanders regarding Memorial Day and MDVA Cemetery Operations
Memorial Day is a very sacred day for our military connected community. Therefore, all five state veterans’ cemeteries will be extending visiting hours on Monday, May 25, 2020.
MEMORIAL DAY VISITING HOURS: 8:00 AM TO 4:45 PM
The administrative building, shelter and restrooms will all be closed. Please practice social distancing and wear proper face coverings.
Amended visiting hours due to the health emergency will resume at all five Maryland Veterans Cemeteries on Tuesday, May 26, 2020:
Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Memorial Day will look different this year, but still a solemn observance
In person Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parades have been suspended this year, but there are many opportunities to read about, view messages and reflect on the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
MDVA will be providing a virtual Memorial Day observance which includes messages from MDVA Secretary George Owings, COL Erich Spragg, the Garrison Commander of Ft. George G. Meade and other Commanders of tenant organizations on Ft. Meade. The United States Army Field Band and Bugler Jari Villanueva also shared music for the remembrance that we hope you will view.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 please visit the MDVA YouTube Channel where the Memorial Day messages and music will be available at 11:00 am. A reminder email with a link to the event will be sent to you on Monday, May 25th. We hope you will join us for the presentation and if you are unable to sign on at 11:00 am, the video tribute will remain available for you to view at your convenience.
Also, a new Blog entry regarding Memorial Day, written by Dana Burl, Director of the MDVA Outreach and Advocacy program has been posted on the MDVA website.
Message to Marylanders regarding Memorial Day and MDVA Cemetery Operations
Memorial Day is a very sacred day for our military connected community. Therefore, all five state veterans cemeteries will be extending visiting hours on Monday, May 25, 2020.
MEMORIAL DAY VISITING HOURS: 8:00 AM TO 4:45 PM
The administrative building, shelter and restrooms will all be closed. Please practice social distancing and wear proper face coverings.
Amended visiting hours due to the health emergency will resume at all five Maryland Veterans Cemeteries on Tuesday, May 26, 2020:
Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM
In this edition of the MDVA e-newsletter, we also have a message from COL Kenneth McCreedy, USA (Ret), a former Garrison Commander of Ft. George G. Meade. COL McCreedy, a trained historian was scheduled to provide the Memorial Day message at the World War II Memorial in Annapolis.
MDVA website: https://veterans.maryland.gov/