5/27: Memorial Day Ceremony

Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery In Dublin Will Host the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, 2024 At 11:00 AM.

Annual ceremony held at state veterans cemetery to honor and remember all men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation from the Revolutionary War to present day.

American flags will be placed at each grave in the cemetery by members of the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery volunteers prior to the ceremony.

Free event. Public invited and encouraged to attend.

Virginia Veterans Cemetery is one of three state veterans cemeteries operated by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS).

Public and participants encouraged to arrive at cemetery by 10:30 a.m.

Where:
• Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery
• 5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, Virginia 24084

• Emcee: Capt. Gary Powers (U.S. Navy, Retired)
• Guest Speaker: Vice Admiral Evan M. “Marty” Chanik (U.S. Navy, Retired)
• Speaker. The Honorable Benny Skeens, Mayor, Town of Dublin
• Music: Normandy Brass, 29th Division Band, Virginia National Guard and Bagpiper Andrew Shields Meeks
• Military veterans, families and other special guests