Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery announces its 2025 Vietnam Veterans Day Memorial Service to be held Saturday, March 29th, 11:00 am. This year’s commemoration marks the historic, 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, everyone is invited.
Vietnam Veterans who served on active duty from November 1, 1955 – May 15, 1975, and spouses of deceased Veterans that served during these dates are especially encouraged to attend and receive a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin.
Saratoga National Cemetery is honored to be the resting place of nearly 6500 interred Vietnam Veterans. To commemorate this historic anniversary, each veteran interred will receive graveside honors on March 29th.
Throughout the years, youth have played an integral part in ceremonies, an important objective of the cemetery. Continuing this tradition, Saratoga National Cemetery is calling all youth; individuals, church groups, scouts, schools, 4-H, service organizations and clubs to be part of this monumental mission.
Following the ceremony, volunteers will join cemetery section leaders to honor each Vietnam Veteran. Standing by each grave, offering a salutation (salute or hand over heart), reading the Veteran’s name aloud and gravestone information, then pausing in remembrance of their service to a grateful nation. The Veteran’s family may or may not accompany the volunteer. All Vietnam gravesites will be clearly marked.
Interested youth groups please contact Saratoga National Cemetery by March 17th at 518.581.9128 to sign up. You will be contacted with section assignment prior to the ceremony.
Thank you for helping us honor our Vietnam Veterans, we need each one of you!