Memorial Day Commemoration at Forest Lawn—Glendale

Forest Lawn—Glendale’s Memorial Day Commemoration will be a historic event celebrating the heroism of the United States Military and honoring the memories of American veterans. Beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 27, 2019, the featured remembrance will delight audiences of all ages with a symphony of patriotic events made possible thanks to partnerships with 1887 Fund, Leadership Pasadena, and Wellness Works. The events include a recitation of the “Gettysburg Address” and “Pledge of Allegiance”; an invocation and benediction by Lieutenant Jennifer Shiflett of The Salvation Army Glendale & Community Center; and performances of patriotic music, including “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” as well as “Taps” performed by the Band of the California Battalion and a memorial march featuring Scottish bagpipes and drums.

Memorial Day—Glendale Highlights Include:

• Marching thru History Exposition interactive display of historical artifacts
• Presidential Proclamation read by Izzy Barakat, veteran and graduate of Leadership Pasadena
• Cannon Salute by the Richmond Howitzers
• Color Guard with wreath carriers from the 100^th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company K Civil War Reenactors 
• Keynote Speech by Nathan Graesar, Executive Director of the 1887 Fund and Chaplain for the U.S. Army California National Guard
• Opening and Closing Remarks by Forest Lawn—Glendale Vice President Angie Ray