DIXON, CA (MPG) - On Saturday, May 28^th, 2022, at 9:00 am, Wil Pickard, Director of Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and the National Cemetery Support Committee president, Frank Romo, will welcome guests at this patriotic event which will include presentation of the colors, National Anthem, playing of taps, and a rifle salute.

“It is a privilege to pay tribute to our nation’s heroes,” Pickard said. “We are honored to have such a supportive community, one that shows patriotism and gratitude for the brave men and women who lost their lives defending America. We are pleased to be able to host a public ceremony after having to manage through the last two years of Covid-19 restrictions.” Mr. Pickard said. The Service Veterans of Northern California will fire a rifle volley and play taps. Music will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West.

VA operates 155 national cemeteries and 34 soldiers' lots and monument sites in 42 states and Puerto Rico. More than 4 million Americans, including Veterans of every war and conflict, are buried in VA cemeteries. Fulfilling President Lincoln’s call “to care for him who shall have borne the battle,” VA also provides headstones, markers or medallions for Veterans buried in State and Territorial veterans’ cemeteries or interred in private cemeteries.

What: 2022 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony 

Who: William T. Pickard III, Director 

When: Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 0900 hours. Contact POC for details. Ceremony will last 15-30 min. 

Where: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (Contact POC for exact location) 

Contact: William T. Pickard III (Cemetery Director) - (707) 693-2460