Memorial Day Event

Organized by the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DIABLO REGIONAL CONCERT BAND (prior to ceremony)

Nations Prayer, Sing We Liberty, Riders for the Flag, Armer Forces Medley

9:00 AM: DIABLO REGIONAL CONCERT BAND…

God Bless America, National Anthem, Navy Hymn,

America the Beautiful

Oren Rae (MC) Greetings and Introductions

Mayor Steve Young

Erik Upson, City Manager

Ashaley Jackson, Assistant Director of Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

Monica Brown, Solano County District Supervisor

Paul Adler, Valero Director of Government Affairs & Community Relations

Gary Ritchie, Commander of American Legion Post 101

Shawn Hevener, Commander of VFW Post 3928

National Anthem by DIABLO REGIONAL CONCERT BAND

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer by Gary Smith, American Legion

Brief History of the Arsenal Cemetery

Speech by Veteran Hector Fulgencio

Laying of Wreath by Commanders of American Legion and VFW

Military Oath of Enlistment

“I _____________, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the

Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and

domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that

I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and orders

of the officers appointed over me, according to the regulations and the

Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”

Rifle Salute by Members of the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall

Taps

after Taps… Amazing Grace… DIABLO REGIONAL CONCERT BAND

After program the Band will play Sing We Liberty,

Riders for the Flag, American Patrol, Zacatecas