Armed Forces Day: Memorial Wreath & American Flag Placement Ceremony
Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
1400 South Randolph St
Richmond, Va,
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Itinerary:
10:00-10:45 Arrival of all Participants
11:00 Welcome Remarks
11:10 Memorial Prayer
11:15 Presentation of Colors (Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem) (Knights of Columbus Color Guard and RPD Band)
11:20 Introduction of Speaker
11:25 (The Importance of Honoring our Veterans)
11:35 Song (Battle Hymn of the Republic)
11:40 Reading of the Wreath Laying Memorial Script
11:45: Wreath Laying Ceremony: (US Armed Forces Services Song Played)
12:00 Noon Taps will be played.
12:10 Final Prayer
12:15 American Flags will be placed on Veterans Graves by the Knights of Columbus Members and their families and other participants.
1:00-2:30 Lunch provided for all participants