2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery’s designation as our 116th National Cemetery and the twenty-fifth Memorial Day Ceremony held on these hallowed grounds to honor our Veterans.
Keynote speaker is distinguished Ret. Lt. Col. Jamie Cox, USMC, 1988 US Naval Academy graduate. A 20-year Marine Corps Naval Aviator Veteran, Cox flew attack helicopters in 117 combat missions with tours in Kuwait, Somalia, Haiti and Iraq. Recognized multiple times for valor in combat and Purple Heart recipient for wounds received in action in Fallujah, Iraq in 2004. Today he serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way, South Bend Indiana.
Memorial weekend at Saratoga National Cemetery is considered one of the most breathtaking weekends of the year. During the week youth volunteers assist in raising over 50 American flags that line the cemetery entrance, then early Saturday morning, ‘Flags In’ takes place, honoring each Veteran gravesite with full honor and a flag.
So please mark your calendars, grab the kids, family and neighbors, pack the lawn chairs, camera and choose to observe this weekend for its true meaning. Plan to stay after the ceremony to view the flags and take a self-guided walking tour that highlights areas and gravesites throughout the cemetery. Maps are available at the Information Center.
See you Saturday, May 25th at SNC, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville. Ceremony begins at 11:00am, plan for traffic delays. There will be plenty of parking adjacent to the Flag Pole ceremony location. Guaranteed your day will be memorable.