Memorial Day Ceremony

5/21/2013

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance; a time for Americans to honor those who have given their lives while defending our nation. On Monday, May 27, the City of Irvine will pay tribute to fallen military service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.

Attendees will have the opportunity to memorialize our troops' sacrifice by writing down a brief remembrance to be posted on a memory board. Cards will also be available for well-wishers to send a message of appreciation and support to Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion.

For more information, call 949-724-6606 or click here to download a pre-made remembrance card for the event. Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park is located at 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. Guests are encouraged to park in the lot at Harvard Avenue and San Juan Street.

Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial, Inc. will host an evening ceremony with candle lighting at 5 p.m. at Northwood Community Park, located on the corner of Bryan Avenue and Yale Avenue. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating during the program.