Traditional hometown Memorial Day observation in Redondo Beach at the Veterans Memorial in beautiful Veterans Park by the Redondo Pier. The one hour ceremony will begin at 1:00pm Monday, May 26. The event will include commentary, music, honors to all those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice caring out their duties. Mayor Jim Light, an Air Force veteran, to provide a civic greeting and welcome to Redondo Beach. Keynote speaker is Redondo resident Rear Admiral Sandy Adams, United States Navy, retired. Other local elected officials, community leaders, veterans and military dignitaries will participate.
Music provided by soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division Band, California National Guard, Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, CA
The Ceremony is supported by the Coastal Naval Sea Cadets, Redondo High USMC JROTC the Scouts and the United USA National Pageant Legacy Maker Academy.
Donations and contributions are still being accepted for the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial. Brick purchases and sponsorships available: See www.RBVeteransMemorial.com for more information.
Memorial Day Ceremony to be followed by a BBQ hosted by the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge in the Elks parking lot south of their building adjacent to Veterans Park. The BBQ is free to all veterans, members of the military and first responders.
The Redondo Beach Memorial Day Ceremony is open to the public. Media invited.