The public can attend Veterans Day events at national cemeteries located throughout the U.S. from Nov. 8-11.
Visitors can choose from the 41 different cemeteries who will host events. Three cemeteries in Florida have events Nov. 8, one cemetery in Louisiana has an event Nov. 9, five host events Nov. 10, and the remainder are Veterans Day.
“These ceremonies are a tribute to all the great Americans who have served our nation,” said Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves, an Air Force and Navy Veteran. “We are honored to host guests at cemeteries across the country and encourage visitors to join us for these ceremonies.”
To map a cemetery location, visit https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=cemetery. In the box labeled “Search city, state, or postal code,” enter the name of the cemetery, which will pull up the address. Additionally, each of the sites below has a hyperlink to the cemetery website, where you can learn more information.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
Florida National Cemetery 11 a.m.
Golden Gate National Cemetery, California 10:30 a.m.
Miramar National Cemetery, California 3:30 p.m.
San Antonio National Cemetery, Texas 1:30 p.m.
South Florida National Cemetery 11 a.m.
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