From traditional ceremonies to new initiatives, local American Legions and Legion Family members in Kenai and Soldotna hold Memorial Day Services each year to remember those who have served. This year on Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day will have many local services to commemorate the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, many government and business offices will be closed.
The Kenai American Legion Post 20 and Soldotna VFW Post 10046 announced Memorial Day Services on Monday:
- 11:00AM Kenai Cemetery – AVENUE OF FLAGS
- 1:00PM Lief Hanson Park in Kenai – MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
- 2:00PM Soldotna Cemetery – MEMORIAL DAY SERIVCE
- Following Soldotna Service @ Soldotna Creek Park- PURPLE HEART and IRON MIKE MEMORIAL LAYING OF WREATHS
Ron Holman, Commander of the local American Legion tells KSRM the meaning of Memorial Day:
“It’s a full day of memorializing our war dead, remembering people we’ve never met, remembering our family members who served, remembering our family members who passed away in the line of duty. It’s very emotional for me, and I know it’s very emotional for the veterans that have served in those capacities. We encourage everybody. To come out and celebrate with us, celebrate those lives that were lost.”
According to the National Moment of Remembrance Act, passed in 2000, Americans are asked to pause whatever they are doing at 3 p.m., local time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms of the United States of America.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in the month of May.
