Memorial Day 2014 in San Clemente

From the city of San Clemente:

The city of San Clemente invites all members of the public to join community leaders at the annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 26, 2014 to commemorate our nation’s fallen soldiers of war.

The program is from 11 a.m. to noon at the San Clemente Community Center at 100 North Calle Seville. The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please come early to ensure time to find parking.

All local civic organizations are welcome to participate in the presentation of wreaths and floral ceremony. The public may bring items of memorabilia of their fallen to exhibit at the Memorial Display area.

Our featured keynote speaker is Brigadier General W. Bullard, Jr. of the United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton. The city also welcomes special guest speaker from the Wounded Warrior Battalion, Sgt. Edward Huth of the United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton.

In addition to the military speakers, San Clemente Mayor Tim Brown will present the welcome address; San Clemente Chief of Police Services, Lt. David Moodie, will conduct the Pledge of Allegiance; and the Sons of the American Revolution will conduct the posting of the colors in full uniform dress.

The city is pleased to have the participation of local volunteers, including Duncan Wilson and OCFA Firefighter Tommy Harris playing traditional bagpipes and the children's choir from Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

The event is sponsored by the city of San Clemente, and supported by U.S. Marine Corps League, South Coast Detachment 022, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Veteran’s of Foreign War, Post #7142, as well as many military, civic, and local business organizations.

The community is also invited to observe Memorial Day at Park Semper Fi from 2-3 p.m. to honor all branches of the United States Military. Musical performances will begin at 1:45 p.m. Col Jason Bohm, Commanding Officer of 5th Marine Regiment will be our guest speaker. Music will be performed by South County Sound, A Men’s Chorus. This observance is sponsored by the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation and the City of San Clemente.