Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery announces its 2025 Vietnam Veterans Day Memorial Service was 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.
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 invited all youth; individuals, church groups, scouts, schools, 4-H, service organizations and clubs to be part of this monumental mission.
Following the ceremony, volunteers joined 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.
Thank you to all who joined in helping us honor our Vietnam Veterans!
Here are the photos from the day!