San Clemente Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — The City of San Clemente invites the public to join community leaders on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th as they commemorate our fallen soldiers of war. The program is held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center lawn located at 100 N. Calle Seville.

The featured keynote speaker is Lieutenant Colonel Luke McConnell, United States Marine Corps, Joint Task Force North, a resident of San Clemente followed by guest speaker George Key, United States Army veteran of WW II and the Korean War.

In addition to the military speakers, San Clemente Mayor Kathy Ward will present the City welcome address; San Clemente Chief of Police Services, Lieutenant Mike Peters will conduct the Pledge of Allegiance; and, the Sons of the American Revolution will hold the posting of the colors in full uniform dress. The City is also pleased to include local volunteers in its ceremonies. Returning this year are Duncan Wilson, and OCFA Firefighter Tommy Harris playing traditional bagpipes and San Clemente High School buglers Patrick Hangan and Ethan Trueblood playing “Taps”.

The City invites all local civic organizations to participate in the presentation of wreaths and floral ceremony. The public is also welcome to bring items of memorabilia of their fallen to exhibit at the Memorial Display area. This program is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the City of San Clemente and supported by the US Marine Corps League, South Coast Detachment 022, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #7142, as well as many military, civic and local business organizations.

Seating is limited. Please come early to ensure time to find parking.

Later in the day from 2 to 3 p.m., members of the public are invited to a Memorial Day ceremony at Park Semper Fi, The Marine Monument honoring all branches of the military. The guest speaker is Lt. Col Warren Cook, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. This ceremony is sponsored by the City of San Clemente and The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation.

For more information, contact the City of San Clemente’s Recreation Division at (949) 361-8264, (949) 429-8797 or www.san-clemente.org.