City of Pasco Announces Two Events to Honor Veterans This November and December

This fall, the City of Pasco invites community members to honor our veterans and fallen heroes through two special ceremonies at City View Cemetery, 1300 N. Oregon Avenue in Pasco.

Veterans Day Ceremony – Monday, November 11, 11 a.m.

On Veterans Day, November 11, at 11 a.m., a ceremony will be held at City View Cemetery to pay tribute to the men and women who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces. This event, free and open to the public, will feature a solemn program, including patriotic songs, the symbolic changing of flags, and a wreath placement to honor our veterans.

The ceremony agenda includes:

• Opening Remarks & Introduction of Reverend Albert Wilkins – Mayor Pete Serrano
• Prayer – Reverend Albert Wilkins
• National Anthem – Performed by Kay Miracle
• Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Mayor Pete Serrano
• Wreath Placement – Councilmember Peter Harpster
• Changing of Flags – Tri-Cities Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol
• Lowering of Old Flag – Mayor Pete Serrano & Councilmember Peter Harpster
• Patriotic Song – Performed by Kay Miracle
• Introduction of Keynote Speaker – Mayor Pete Serrano
• Keynote Speaker – Shawn Sant
• Introduction to Wreaths Across America – Councilmember Peter Harpster
• Closing Remarks – Mayor Pete Serrano
• “God Bless the U.S.A.” – Performed by Kay Miracle
  
  

We encourage Pasco residents to join us for this heartfelt tribute to our veterans' dedication and sacrifice.

City offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of the holiday. The Pasco City Council Workshop Meeting, normally held on Mondays, will be held on Tuesday, November 12, at 7 p.m.

Wreaths Across America – Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.

The City of Pasco is honored to partner with Wreaths Across America again for a moving remembrance event at City View Cemetery on December 14, starting at 11 a.m. This annual ceremony remembers the fallen, honors those who serve and teaches future generations the value of freedom. Volunteers will lay wreaths on the graves of our nation’s heroes and speak each veteran’s name aloud, keeping their memory alive.

To sponsor a wreath or volunteer for this event, visit the City View Cemetery page on the Wreaths Across America website. Click the red "Sponsor" button to contribute a wreath or the “Volunteer” button to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony. You can invite friends and family by clicking the "Invite" button.
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Join us on November 11 and December 14 to honor those who have served our country and sacrificed for our freedoms. Together, we can express our gratitude and respect for those who have protected our way of life.