Memorial Day services will take place this Monday, May 29, at Star Park.
The event begins at 10 a.m. at 1030 Park Place, and there will be a Presentation of Colors, keynote speakers, Taps, and singing of the National Anthem.
Representatives and veterans from all branches of the military will be present.
Coronado Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 2422) hosts Memorial Day services in the city annually, and this year’s event is located next to the historic home of L. Frank Baum, author of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Organizers say the event grows larger each year and everyone is encouraged to come down in support of our veterans and troops.
This year’s guest speaker will be Rear Admiral Keith B. Davids, USN, current Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command.
Post 2422 founded in 1932
Joe Ditler, who is helping promote the event for Post 2422 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, said the organization was founded in 1932, when 100 members of the community signed a petition to be granted their own chapter.
Memorial Day services have been honored in Coronado since the 1930s, in the midst of The Great Depression, according to Ditler.
As traditions go, Memorial Day ranks right up there at the top of the list in Coronado, he said.
The Coronado community, long influenced by the military, supports this annual event in abundant numbers, paying homage to those who served, and sacrificed their lives for their
country, he said.
Community encouraged to attend
Whether directly or indirectly affected by tragedy or loss, everyone is encouraged to attend, to help us remember those who died in the service of their nation, and to show
our support, he said.
The ceremonies will last about an hour. Seniors or disabled individuals are advised to arrive early to take advantage of the limited seating available.
Parking is available on adjacent streets to Star Park.
Coronado VFW Post 2422 hosts this annual event in conjunction with the United States
Navy League (Coronado Council), the Military Officers’ Association of America (Silver
Strand Chapter), and the Marine Corps League (Coronado Detachment).
