Fir Lawn Memorial Park

The Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and for many the weekend plans include a visit to a local cemetery to honor U.S. service men and women who have passed away.Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868 as a day in which the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers would be decorated with flowers. In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May.Below is a list from the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs of Memorial Day events in Western Oregon and Southwest Washington, organized alphabetically by city:ALBANYLinn County Veterans Memorial: May 29, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Road S.E., Albany. Organized by American Legion Post 10, VFW Linn Post 584 and the Linn County Veterans Memorial AssociationBATTLE GROUNDBattle Ground Veterans Memorial: May 29, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 422 SE 2nd Ave. Organized by the City of Battle Ground.BEAVERTONBeaverton Veterans Memorial Park: May 29, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - 7th & Watson Streets, Beaverton. Organized by American Legion Beaverton Post #124.BENDBend Parade of Flags: May 29, 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bend Heroes Memorial, 37 NW Drake Rd, Bend. Organized by Bend Heroes Foundation.Deschutes Memorial Gardens: May 29, 1 to 2 p.m. - 63875 N. Highway 97, Bend. Organized by VFW Post 1643.BROOKINGSVietnam Veterans Reading of the Names: May 29, 6 to 7 p.m. at Brookings City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings. Organized by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 757.CANBYMemorial Day Lunch: May 29, Noon to 1 p.m., hosted by the American Legion Post 122, 424 N.W. 1st Ave., Canby.Zion Memorial Cemetery: May 29, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - 2010 S. Township Road, Canby. Organized by American Legion Post 122.CANYONVILLECeremony on Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial at Canyonville City Hall, 250 N Main St.CENTRAL POINTMemorial Day Commemoration May 29 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Don Jones Fallen War Heroes Memorial Park, New Haven Road. Organized by City of Central Point.CHARLESTONBlessing of the Fleet and Memo...

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