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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - Memorial Day is a time of
remembrance, when Americans honor those who have given their lives while
defending our nation. The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to
pay tribute to our nation’s fallen.
Northwood
Memorial Candle-lighting Ceremony
On
Sunday, May 29 at 4 p.m., a special candle-lighting ceremony will be held at
the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial. The ceremony, presented in
partnership with the Northwood Memorial Committee, will include presentations
by Gold Star families. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The
Northwood Memorial is located at 4531 Bryan Ave.
Memorial
Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m.,
the City of Irvine will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Col. Bill
Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to
memorialize our troops’ sacrifice by writing a brief remembrance to be posted
on a memory board. Cards will also be available for well-wishers to send a
message of appreciation and support to Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion.
For more information or to
download a remembrance card, visit cityofirvine.org or call 949-724-6606. Col. Bill Barber
Marine Corps Memorial Park is at 4 Civic Center Plaza. Guests are encouraged to
park in the lot at Harvard Avenue and San Juan Street.
Since its incorporation in 1971,
Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 255,443,
that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and
most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational
institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental
stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable
quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of
parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Orange
County Great Park. For more information, please visitcityofirvine.org.
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