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Posted on 05/25/2025 10:32:27 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com
The National Park Service and its partners will honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country through virtual and in-person programming throughout the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend.
If You Go:
• The monuments and memorials on the National Mall, including the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial, are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• National Park Service rangers and volunteers (easily identifiable by their bright yellow hats and shirts) are on duty at all of the veterans memorials on Memorial Day to answer questions and provide information about how these memorials honor those who gave "the last full measure of devotion" to their country.
• Please show your fellow visitors and the people honored by the memorials the proper respect during your visit. Bicycles and scooters are welcome on the National Mall, but please remember that riding is not permitted within the memorials themselves. Please walk your bike or scooter through the memorials, or use the designated parking areas provided. Your assistance in preserving a respectful and safe experience for all visitors is appreciated.
GENERAL VISITOR INQUIRIES
For general visitor questions, email, call 202-426-6841, or write to: National Mall and Memorial Parks 1100 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20242
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Honoring Those Who Served
https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/historyculture/honoring-those-who-served.htm
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So, yeah...kewel
Memorial Day 2025
The National Park Service and its partners will honor those who gave their lives in defense of the country through virtual and in-person programming throughout the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend.
Sunday, May 25
National Memorial Day Concert - 8 p.m.
Featuring all-star musical performances and tributes, the 90-minute broadcast of the 36th annual National Memorial Day Concert will air on PBS and stream on YouTube on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. E.T., honoring our men and women in uniform, veterans, their families and all those who have given their lives for our country.
The general public will is once again invited to attend the live concert broadcast from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
Monday, May 26
Monday, May 26
• Vietnam Women’s Memorial - 10 a.m.
The ongoing series “Vietnam: In Their Own Words - Story Telling at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial,” continues on Memorial Day with remembrances shared by Vietnam veterans.
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial – 1 p.m.
The annual Memorial Day ceremony is co-hosted yearly by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the National Park Service to pay tribute to members of America’s armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam and in all conflicts.
For those who can not make the ceremony, the event will be broadcast on https://www.vvmf.org/live and VVMF’s Facebook page on Monday, May 26, 2025 at
1 p.m. The ceremony is free and open to the public, though advance registration is requested.
• United States Navy Memorial - 1 p.m.
The Navy Memorial will host a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in honor and memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
This event will feature the U.S. Navy Band and U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. A light reception will follow in the Navy Memorial Visitor Center. The U.S. Navy Memorial is located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, immediately adjacent to the Archives/Navy Memorial Metro station (Green-Yellow lines).
• National Memorial Day Parade - 2 p.m.
The National Memorial Day Parade the nation’s largest Memorial Day salute to the men and women who have sacrificed for our country. The parade will travel Constitution Avenue NW between 7th Street and 17th Street.
• Korean War Veterans Memorial - 4:15 p.m.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a ceremony and wreath presentation at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day, to honor all who served and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.
The ceremony is free and open to the public, though advance registration is requested.
https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/memday2020.htm
Memorial Day Observance at the Wall
Monday, May 26, 1 to 2 PM
*NOTE: Time changed 1:30 PM 2:30 PM, Monday, May 26, 2025
The annual Memorial Day ceremony is co-hosted yearly by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation and the National Park Service to pay tribute to members of America’s armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam and in all conflicts. Register here.
Memorial Day Wreath Laying
Monday, May 26, 2025
1:30 PM 2:30 PM
Register here [https://www.navymemorial.org/new-events/2025/5/26/memorial-day-wreath-laying]
On Memorial Day we will host a wreath laying in honor and memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The event will feature a guest speaker, the U.S. Navy Band, and U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Following the ceremony there is a light reception in the Visitors Center.
** For more information or questions about upcoming events, contact us at events@nationalmall.org or call 202-407-9408. SIGN UP HERE to receive our exclusive monthly newsletter, including event listings.
INFO: Semiquincentennial
On July 4th 2026, AMERICA WILL CELEBRATE AMERICA will celebrate the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation.
https://www.nationalmall250.org/projects-and-events
SELECT NATIONAL MALL - Semiquincentennial Events 2025:
~Public Preview of Ken Burns Upcoming Film The American Revolution on the National Mall – October 29, 2025
A public screening of highlights from Ken Burns’ upcoming film: The American Revolution. The culmination of a year-long national tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. The film’s premiere is November 16th.
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SELECT NATIONAL MALL - Semiquincentennial Events in 2026:
~ AMERICA’S 250th BALL for THE MALL – May 6, 2026
Join the Trust for the National to celebrate and support its mission and the Semiquincentennial in a grand tent on the National Mall, featuring its History, Heroes & Hope Awards, special guests, and more.
~ NATIONAL MALL 250 Red, White & Blue Concert – TBD 2026
Welcoming special guest stars and performers to celebrate the Semiquincentennial under the monuments and beneath the stars on America’s Front Yard.
~ NATIONAL MALL CIVIC LEARNING FORUM – TBD 2026
Join leaders in history and civics and our Civic Education and History partners for a Semiquincentennial Forum, for a look back on history, and what lies ahead...wigs, bonnets and tricorne hats optional.
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Semiquincentennial National Mall Events in 2025:
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Public Preview of Ken Burns Upcoming Film The American Revolution on the National Mall – October 29, 2025
— A public screening of highlights from Ken Burns’ upcoming film, The American Revolution, the culmination of a year-long national tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
The screening will take place on the National Mall and will be open to the public. The film’s premiere follows on November 16.
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Semiquincentennial National Mall Events in 2026:
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• National Mall 250 Commemorative “Notes of Remembrance” on Memorial Day – May 25, 2026
• National Mall 250 Flag Day Commemoration – June 14, 2026
• Semiquincentennial Fireworks and Parade – July 4, 2026
• Grand Opening of the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum – 2026
• Thomas Jefferson Memorial Unveiling of New Features — 2026
• Semiquincentennial Commemorative Art Exhibition — Fall 2026
• National Mall 250 Special Veterans Day Commemoration – November 2026
All gave some... some gave all...
IL SILENZIO - THE SILENCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRjlbZ4ycyk
This music was composed by Johan Beckers and became a hit for Nino Rossi. Il Silenzio was written in tribute to all who died in the two world wars.
Every Memorial Day I get out my Dad's WWII photos - pictures of 18-year old kids battling through North Africa and Italy - I remember the one's Dad would point out that were later lost in combat.
From Lexington and Concord to Iraq and Afghanistan, and all points in between - we are ever grateful for those that laid down their lives for us.
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends." John 15:13
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“Every Memorial Day I get out my Dad’s WWII photos - pictures of 18-year old kids battling through North Africa and Italy - I remember the one’s Dad would point out that were later lost in combat.
From Lexington and Concord to Iraq and Afghanistan, and all points in between - we are ever grateful for those that laid down their lives for us.”
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13
AMEN
My Dad wouldn’t talk much about the war. He served in the Army Air Corp Pacific Theatre.
I asked him once when I was little if he hated the enemy.
He paused awhile and said, I fought because I loved my country and my family. But, the enemy fought him because thought he was right. And, he probably had his own family to protect and maybe a little girl of his own.
Many tears this morning. I don’t know much. He ended up in the hospital more than once. My Dad was a pilot but ended up serving in the jungle and using Morse Code to relay information to tell U.S. planes where to bomb. He contracted Malaria.
He taught no matter how cold it was to always take a shower and to wear dry socks. Apparently, wet socks would get embedded into the skin.
Until the day he passed away, he would only buy Coke Cola. My Dad said even if they were close to running out of bullets, somehow they would get thru to them.
My Dad said to always vote. He said it was like pis-ing on a soldiers grave couldn’t vote because he had died to give me the right to vote.
Ok, crying again, miss my Dad
P.S.
He also said the one thing all the G.I.’s wanted to drink was a fresh, cold glass of milk!
VETERAN SAVED FROM SUICIDE
Hope this video can be played, it is a Facebook reel:
One vet to another... don’t do it...
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1292775591316410
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