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In this time of elevated global conflict, please take a moment to remember and celebrate those that gave it all to protect the USA. Our service people nobly serve our county to protect our freedom and most important, our fragile democracy. Take time to remember and even visit one of our local cemeteries. The flag lined lanes will amaze and help remember how much these service people of all kinds have done for our country for nearly 250 years.

Monday May 26
Presented by the VFW Post 3199
9 am – Wreath Ceremony. – 7th St Bridge – Honor guard, 21 gun salute, Taps
11 am – Acacia Memorial Park 801 Scenic Drive. Police Chief of Modesto Brandon Gillespie, Modesto City Council Member Jeremiah Williams and a few other members. Stanislaus County Sheriff’s office will also be sending a Commander to speak on behalf of the sheriff and Modesto PD is sending out chaplains for opening and closing prayer
up as well as the Musicadet Alumni Band from Turlock, CA and VFW will be conducting the honors portion of the ceremony including a gun salute.
1 pm. – Lakewood Cemetery 900 Santa Fe, Hughson – Honors ceremony to the fallen.
Afternoon – Hamburgers and Hot Dogs provided for Free at the VFW Post at 2801 W Hatch Rd.

You can also celebrate and remember those that fought and died for American democracy and our Constitution. Get your running gear on and gather your friends and family for this run for a great cause. Take time & remember how important preserving our democracy is and honor those that served and gave all. This is a benefit for the Delta Vets Center. Paid entries receive a pancake breakfast from the Delta Vets Center.
Day of race check in – 7 am.
8 am– 1-mile run/walk for all ages, 8:45 a.m. – 5K run/walk for all ages, 10:15 a.m. – Kid’s Fun Run (kids 10 & under) 10:45 a.m. – brief awards ceremony
For info and registration – shadowchase.org/races/memorial-classic/