US Marine Forces Reserve Band Performance
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
A program of patriotic music performed by this versatile ensemble will begin the day’s commemorative activities.
Commemoration Ceremony
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To mark Memorial Day, The National WWII Museum will host a ceremony honoring the families of the fallen. Join us for this solemn remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price for their country.
* Program:
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Presentation of Colors
Riverdale High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Color Guard
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National Anthem
US Marine Forces Reserve Band
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Retirement of Colors
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Invocation
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Welcome
Stephen Watson, President & CEO, The National WWII Museum
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POW/MIA Ceremony
Riverdale High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Honor Guard
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Keynote
Brigadier General Vincent B. Barker, Deputy Commanding General, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, US Army Reserve
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Families of the Fallen/Gold Star Families recognition
Laura Kinkton, Mother of Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Dakota “Kody” Kinkton, US Navy
Family of Sergeant Warren Anthony Murphy, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry, Louisiana Army National Guard
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Memorial Prayer
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“Taps”
US Marine Forces Reserve Band
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Closing Remarks
National Moment of Silence
3:00 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Each year the Museum joins the nation in a moment of silence for our fallen. The moment concludes with the ringing of the Normandy Liberty Bell.
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