PIERCE BROTHERS VALLEY OAKS-Griffin MEMORIAL PARK, a Dignity®
provider, will host a VIRTUAL 30TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE MAY
25. The 30 minute event will be streamed live on the MEMORIAL PARK’s
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PierceBrosValleyOaks/
[https://www.facebook.com/PierceBrosValleyOaks/]) beginning at 2:45
p.m. “The unexpected challenges our nation faces today, and the
unparalleled dedication by our front-line workers cannot go unnoticed
as we remember our fallen soldiers this Memorial Day,” said
Christine Ondesko, general manager of Pierce Brothers Valley
Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park. “We hope that our military families who
lost loved ones in the conflicts through the years find peace in
knowing that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. And, we pray
for all those on the front lines today.” The Virtual Memorial Day
Ceremony event - 30 minutes to celebrate 30 years - will feature live
music, a flyover, and comments from community leaders. The
live-streamed event will take place in front of the Veterans Memorial
and Eternal Flame at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks, and in the comfort
of guests’ homes. Community participants include Lt. Colonel Gary
Dickey, Deputy Chaplain-CA Wing of the Civil Air Patrol playing
Amazing Grace on the bagpipes; Christine Ondesko, General Manager,
Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park; Colonel Jerry
Knotts, USAF (Ret), Commander, Conejo Valley Chapter MOWW; Billy
Parish, vocalist, and Everett Kelly, bugler. During the event
participants will observe the National Moment Of Silence and
experience a flyover by the Commemorative Air Force - SoCal Wing, Mike
Hohls, Operations Officer. Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
is now open from sunrise to sunset daily. Visitors are asked to wear
masks and follow social distancing guidelines. For information on the
Memorial Day ceremony or about Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin
Memorial Park, please call 818.889.0902.
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