The 2009 Memorial Day Ceremony, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces "who gave their all", will be celebrated as the Virginia Beach Mayor's Veterans Committee commemorates Memorial Day in Virginia Beach, at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial located along 19th Street across from the Convention Center. The Citizen‟s Vigil will be held from 10 am – 2 pm, Monday, May 25th. The formal ceremony is scheduled from 12 pm. to 1 p.m. with a flyover (weather permitting).

This is the event for the Laying of Wreaths honoring all veterans by representatives, fraternal and veteran‟s organizations. All Elks are strongly encouraged to participate in the ceremony. This year we are requesting if at all possible for everyone to wear the Elk‟s Red T-shirts. If you do not have an Elks Red T-Shirt it is not too late to purchase one from IB Dacyczyn with proceeds going to the Veteran‟s at the Hampton VA Hospital. We are anticipating the NJROTC from Green Run High School leading us in the procession. So please come out and honor our Veteran‟s, and all of our current and former Armed Service men and women!!!!!