May 28 – 10 a.m. – Major Gen. Raymond F. Rees, the Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, will speak
at the Willamette National Cemetery for the 57th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. An Oregon Air National Guard flyover has been requested. The program includes music by the Fort Vancouver Pipe Band. A joint military Color Guard will present honors and provide a rifle salute.
Contact: George Allen, 503-273-5250
10 a.m. – The names of 801 Oregon Vietnam veterans who were killed during the war will be read at the
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
11 a.m. – During the annual ceremony at the Memorial, veterans groups will post the colors and present wreaths. Guest speakers will be announced. The Portland Police Highland Guard will play Amazing Grace. The Oregon Army National Guard will retire Colors. An Oregon Air National Guard flyover has been requested. The Memorial is located in Washington
Park across from the Metro Park Zoo at 400 S.W. Canyon Road.
Contact: Jerry Pero, 503-266-1686
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