THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY RELEASE
DANVILLE, Ill. – On May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m., Danville National Cemetery, 1900 E. Main St. Danville, IL, will host a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate those who have given their lives while serving in America’s military.
The ceremony will include guest speakers, live performances of local musicians, and a wreath-laying ceremony.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Danville National Cemetery will host a solemn Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony, accompanied by speeches, a moment of silence, a rifle volley, and the playing of Taps on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. Patriotic music will be provided by the Danville Municipal Band. Local musician, Kurt Kiser will perform the National Anthem. The Illinois Marine Corps. League will Post and Retire the Colors. The Rifle Volley, and Taps, will be provided by the American Legion Post 210 of Danville. VA Illiana Police Services will assist with traffic control.
In anticipation of the ceremony, Danville National Cemetery staff will place flags on every grave in the cemetery. Volunteers are invited to join this effort on May 24, from 10am-12pm. Volunteers for the flag placement do not need to RSVP. If you would like more information, please contact Jake Serd at 217-554-4550.
About National Cemetery Administration
VA operates 156 national cemeteries and 34 soldiers’ lots and monument sites in 44 states and Puerto Rico. Over 5.4 million people – including 4.1 million Veterans from the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan – are buried in VA national cemeteries. VA also provides headstones, markers or medallions for Veterans buried in state, territorial and tribal Veterans cemeteries or interred in private cemeteries.
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