Memorial Day weekend events to honor fallen service members in Tri-Cities
There are several ways to honor fallen veterans this Memorial Day weekend in the Tri-Cities.
City View Cemetery
City View Cemetery in Pasco is hosting events to remember the nation’s armed forces.
At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30, there will be a K9 Dedication with Al Yenney, a former city councilman, as well as a demonstration from Service Peace Warriors.
At 11 a.m., the main Memorial Day observance will include Pasco Councilman Pete Serrano and M. Semi Bird from the Richland School Board. There also will be the placement of wreaths, a military anthem medley and a gun salute.
City View Cemetery is at 1300 N. Oregon Ave. in Pasco.
Sunset Gardens
Sunset Gardens in Richland plans a weekend-long event for its 50th Anniversary Memorial Day celebration.
Sunset Gardens will raise 1,000 American flags in honor of veterans and fallen service members.
On May 28, a tour of the funeral home is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with a Betty White tribute.
On May 29, free hot dogs will be offered at the event center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
And Monday’s observance will include special guest speaker Scott Jacobs, retired NCIS investigator, a skydiver, live music, snow cones and hot dogs. The event starts at 11 a.m.
