Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park in Beaverton. This event is always well-organized and well-attended. The American Legion Band, Post #185, plays rousing tunes for a full hour before the ceremony begins. Beaverton Police Honor Guard presents the colors. Sons of the American Revolution enact a musket volley solute. There is also at least one flyover and sometimes more as well as a guest speaker.Click to view a video of the 2021 Memorial Day ceremony in Beaverton at Veterans Memorial Park. Although the event was limited to fewer people and there were no formal speakers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, American Legion Post 24 ensured that the ceremony took place and, as always, was meaningful.
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Lyfe Renovations Custom Fencing
2 years ago
The Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Beaverton sounds like a heartfelt and well-coordinated tribute, perfectly honoring our veterans with music, tradition, and community spirit.
Patti Waitman-Ingebretsen
4 years ago
We have taken part in this event in the past and I see my late husband, Grier Ingebretsen, in his Revolutionary War uniform in the picture for this page. I am also the baton twirler who comes early to practice with the American Legion band. The event is always well attended and the programs have been outstanding. So glad it is back this year.
Thank you, Patti. I couldn’t agree more. I remember your twirling very well! All our sincere appreciation for you and Grier and best wishes to you always. -Marc
Hello Patti. Taking mom to remember our much loved uncles who served in ww2 glad for the day !
Sheena H.
5 years ago
I have so much hope for next year. Thank you for letting my family know about this, we will definitely be there to show our support of veterans and those that didn’t make it home!
Naomi Inman
5 years ago
With 85% combined vaccination and acquired immunity rates continued cancellation of meaningful community events is so absurd. They don’t even believe the CDC after they told us to believe the CDC. This is just another loss of our freedoms and traditions that bind us together. It’s so pathetic to me.
Karen D McKim-Altman
5 years ago
Covid-19 is a convenient excuse to not have any remembrance event in 2021. I certainly hope the City will make up for this next year!
The Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Beaverton sounds like a heartfelt and well-coordinated tribute, perfectly honoring our veterans with music, tradition, and community spirit.
We have taken part in this event in the past and I see my late husband, Grier Ingebretsen, in his Revolutionary War uniform in the picture for this page. I am also the baton twirler who comes early to practice with the American Legion band. The event is always well attended and the programs have been outstanding. So glad it is back this year.
Thank you, Patti. I couldn’t agree more. I remember your twirling very well! All our sincere appreciation for you and Grier and best wishes to you always. -Marc
Hello Patti. Taking mom to remember our much loved uncles who served in ww2 glad for the day !
I have so much hope for next year. Thank you for letting my family know about this, we will definitely be there to show our support of veterans and those that didn’t make it home!
With 85% combined vaccination and acquired immunity rates continued cancellation of meaningful community events is so absurd. They don’t even believe the CDC after they told us to believe the CDC. This is just another loss of our freedoms and traditions that bind us together. It’s so pathetic to me.
Covid-19 is a convenient excuse to not have any remembrance event in 2021. I certainly hope the City will make up for this next year!
Thanks for your words, Karen. Couldn’t agree more.