Redondo Beach Memorial Day Observance & BBQ: Monday, May 30, 2016 - 1:00 pm

The public is invited to attend the 2016 Memorial Day Observance at the Veterans Memorial in beautiful Veterans Park in Redondo Beach at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 30.

The solemn observance will include reflection and remembrance, music, commentary and honors to all those members of the armed forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice in our nation’s wars. Memorial Day is a time to honor the fallen.

The Keynote speaker is Lieutenant Colonel Wade H. Nordberg, USMC, 5/14 Marines, Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. Local elected officials and military dignitaries will also be in attendance.

In addition, the Redondo Union High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC and the Boy Scouts are participating in the event. Music will be provided by the Redondo High Wind Ensemble and the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drum.

Donations and contributions are still being accepted for the Redondo Veterans Memorial. Sponsorships are also available along with the purchase of Memorial Bricks. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.rbveteransmemorial.com/.

The service will be followed by a BBQ picnic sponsored by the Redondo Elks Lodge #1378 in the Elks parking lot south of the Lodge next to Veterans Park. The BBQ is free for all veterans and members of the military, police officers and firefighters. A $5 donation is requested from all others.

If you plan to attend, contact the Elks Lodge at 208-473-6626 to RSVP.

Veterans Park is located at 309 Esplanade in Redondo Beach. Elks Lodge #1378 is located at 315 Esplanade in Redondo Beach.