SAN BENITO
The San Benito Veterans Advisory Board will host a Memorial Day tribute to all Veterans tomorrow.
Events begin with a solemn, silent March of Veterans at 8:50 a.m. in front of City Hall, 485 N. Sam Houston.
The marchers will receive a police escort down Sam Houston to the Veterans War Memorial at 151 E. Rowson.
“This will be a silent march as we take the time to remember those whose blood has been shed, for the lives that have been lost, for the family members who lost loved ones,” said Victor Garza, chairman of the San Benito Veterans Advisory Board.
“All veterans are invited to participate. Military personnel including reservists are also encouraged to attend in uniform. Veterans are encouraged to wear military uniforms, hats, caps or other symbols of patriotism,” he added.
Survivors of veterans are invited to join in the silent march and are asked to carry photographs of their loved ones who served in the military.
Upon arrival at the Veterans War Memorial at 9 a.m., a tribute commemorating the sacrifices of U.S. veterans will be conducted. Patriotic songs will be performed during the ceremony. Speakers for the ceremony will be announced.
“We encourage the entire community to join in this event. It is a perfect time for families who lost loved ones, and for anyone who wants to demonstrate their love of country, to come together with us this Memorial Day,” Garza said.
LA FERIA
La Feria Veterans Memorial Day ceremony, tomorrow, 10 a.m., W. Commercial Avenue at North Main St.
HARLINGEN
Harlingen Veterans Memorial Project Committee hosts a Memorial Day Sunset ceremony on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial at Pendleton Park, 1425 Morgan Blvd.