Effective today - Monday July 26, 2021 - in order to provide ceremonial continuity, the Patriot Guard will implement our newly adapted agreement. Along with newly instituted parking and exiting…
The Last Fighter Pilot
WW II "Last Fighter Pilot" Capt. Jerry Yellin on War and Survival Captain Jerry Yellin (whose story is told in the new book THE LAST FIGHTER PILOT) was a P-51…
Quartermaster Nominations Being Accepted
From Commander Dutcher: Regretfully, our Quartermaster, Dennis Gaspie, has resigned. Our Assistant Quartermaster, Ernie Dreimiller has been appointed acting Quartermaster . In compliance with our by-laws an election must be…
Honor Guard performs in Folds of Honor Ceremony
On July 26, 2021, members of the Saratoga National Cemetery Color Guard and Honor Guard performed a Flag Folding ceremony to benefit the Folds of Honor nonprofit organization. The Folded…
Updated Mask Guidance from VA Chief of Staff
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF STAFF Supplemental Guidance from the Updated Mask Guidance on July 27, 2021 Our Nation has made significant progress in battling COVID-19, but there are still…
Annual Deceased Members Memorial Service
The Annual Deceased Members Memorial Service was held at the Saratoga National Cemetery memorial path, on Friday July 9, 2021, at 3 pm. To View the Facebook Live Recording, CLICK…
Flag Folding Team Formation
Vice Commander Don Boone has created a one page document detailing the need for a formal Flag Folding Team for participation during special events. Details can be DOWNLOADED HERE
Updated 2021 Event Schedule
CLICK HERE to download the latest HGA event schedule
2021 Flag Retirement Ceremony
On Tuesday, June 15th, The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association conducted a Flag Retirement Ceremony at shelter 1. Unserviceable Flags are disposed in a dignified manner and with proper…
Pandemic Sanitation Procedures and Protocol Update June 23, 2021
Sanitation procedures and protocols agreed to in June of 2020, will be discontinued effective immediately. It is expected that we will continue to sanitize high touch areas and exercise diligence…