City of Desert Hot Springs Honors Fallen Servicemembers with Memorial Day Event

DESERT HOT SPRINGS — This city welcomes the community to share in a special tribute to U.S. military fallen servicemembers and their families this Memorial Day.

The ceremony at Veterans Park will include a patriotic flyover courtesy of the Palm Springs Air Museum, songs, and music to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

The Memorial Day ceremony will also feature:

  • Bagpiper Joel M. Daniel GySgt, USMC (Ret.)
  • Presentation of colors by Desert Hot Springs High School’s Junior ROTC
  • An opening address from Desert Hot Springs Mayor Scott Matas
  • Desert Hot Springs High School Marine Instructor and USMC (Ret.) 1st Sgt Nichelle Webb
  • A moment of silence for Judy Shea, * founder of Shea’s Veterans Center
  • Solo performances by soulful singer Zynisha Clary

The Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 10101 Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs on Monday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 10:03 a.m.

 

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  • Desert-Hot-Springs-Veterans-Park: DHS