Memorial Day 2011 - Events involving JBLM troops

By JBLM Release on May 24, 2011

Joint Base Lewis-McChord will honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the base cemetery.

Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commanding general, I Corps will be the guest speaker. And will place a wreath on the post's marker honoring the Soldiers, Airmen, Civilians, men, and women who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States of America. The I Corps Band will provide the music. Soldiers from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division will fire a 21-gun salute to honor fallen comrades, followed by the playing of Taps.

In addition, JBLM Soldiers will attend and support Memorial Day observances in the region with guest speakers, firing details, color guards, I Corps Command Honor Guard and the I Corps Band, including the following Memorial Day weekend events -

Sunday, May 29

Fir Lane Cemetery Memorial Day Service, 1 p.m., Spanaway, Wash.

Vaughn Cemetery Memorial Day Service, 1 p.m., Gig Harbor, Wash.

Yelm Cemetery Memorial Day Service, 1 p.m., Yelm, Wash.

Roy Cemetery Memorial Day Service, 2 p.m., Roy, Wash.

Monday, May 30

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Memorial Day Observance, 11:30 a.m., JBLM, Wash.

Dupont Memorial Day Ceremony at Ross Plaza, 9 a.m., DuPont, Wash

Sumner Cemetery Memorial Day Service, 10 a.m., Sumner, Wash.

Bethany Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Spanaway, Wash.

Acacia Memorial Park Memorial Day Service, 11 a.m., Seattle

Masonic Memorial Service at New Tacoma Cemetery, 11:30 a.m., University Place, Wash.

Bread of Life Mission's Memorial Day Ceremony, 12 p.m., Seattle

Puyallup Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2224 Memorial Day Observance, 1 p.m., Puyallup, Wash.

Mountain View Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, 2 p.m., Lakewood, Wash.

Washington Soldiers Home Memorial Day Service, 2 p.m., Orting, Wash.

Visitors who wish to attend the JBLM ceremony will be required to obtain a pass from the base's Visitor Center at exit 120 on Interstate 5. Signs will direct attendees to the cemetery.

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Joseph McIntyre said on May. 30, 2011 at 12:35pm

There was a great turnout at the JBLM Cemetery for the observance of Memorial Day. It was a nice ceremony and a great opportunity to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.

Bill Alley said on May. 23, 2012 at 1:51pm

I also attended the 2011 ceremony at the Ft Lewis cemetery. It was vey nice and respectful. I might add that veterans attending the ceremony may actually use the hand salute when appropriate (Def. Auth Act of 2008, Sec. 594). It is a great privilege and honor. Will be there 2012.

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