The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department will host a Memorial Day program on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 9:00 am at the War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Avenue.
By News Desk
The event will include the color guard presented by Boy Scout Troop 333, the National Anthem sung by local high school student Melina Singer, a history of War Memorial Building provided by the South Pasadena Public Library, recognition of service people and military service animals, and guest speaker John Devine, Navy Seal and K9 military expert. The event will conclude with live music from Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band and refreshments.
Schedule
The Agenda for the event will go as follows:
- 9:00 am: Welcome by Mayor Michael Cacciotti
- 9:05 am: Color Guard by Boy Scout Troop 333
- 9:10 am: National Anthem by Melina Singer
- 9:15 am: Brief History of War Memorial Building provided by Cathy Billings, Director, South Pasadena Public Library
Recognition of Military Service People
Local Dignitaries Provide Remarks - 9:30 am: Guest Speaker: Navy Seal John Devine, Military K9 Expert
Recognition of Military Service Animals (Video) - 9:45-10:15am: Reception & live music from Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band.
Refreshments will be served in the lobby.
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