Dear Moreno Valley Residents:
Memorial Day is a time to honor the generations of Americans who selflessly sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we all treasure. Their commitment and dedication have helped to preserve everything that we hold dear.
It is my honor to once again preside over the City of Moreno Valley’s Memorial Day Ceremony, which recognizes America’s greatest heroes. Please join me at this year’s ceremony to pay tribute to the military men and woman who have laid down their lives defending our freedom.
Colonel Carrie Colas, 163d Attack Wing Vice Commander, March Air Reserve Base, will deliver the keynote address. Colonel Colas is one of the Air Force's top female leaders and oversees the MQ9 Reaper missions for the Air Force at March Air Reserve Base.
Moreno Valley’s Memorial Day Ceremony will feature:
· Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Baca
· Council Member Carla J. Thornton
· Council Member David Marquez
· Council Member Ulises Cabrera
· The Blue Eagles Total Force Honor Guard
· The Rancho Verde High School Chamber Choir
· Student Speaker Ayalah Smith of Vista Heights Middle School
· The Knights of Columbus
· And artwork illustrating Moreno Valley student appreciation for America's heroes
The Memorial Day Ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the Veterans Memorial located near City Hall at 14177 Frederick Street.
We will also recognize the Moreno Valley families whose Service Members have joined the Military Appreciation Banner and Paver program. Our Military Appreciation Banner banners are displayed proudly throughout the city and illustrate Moreno Valley’s deep commitment to the military community.
Thank you to the members of our armed forces for your courage, honor, and sacrifices.