This Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, The Battle Within Foundation and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park will host a non-denominational memorial service. We will be assembling at 10:00 AM alongside the Vietnam Memorial.

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9:30
Music provided by The Buffalo Brass Quintet:
 

10:00
Welcoming Remarks:
Masters of Ceremony

Paul Marzello
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

Invocation:

Presentation of Colors:
Legion of Honor Color Guard

National Anthem:
Opera soprano Andrea Todaro

Pledge to the flag


Memorial Service:


Keynote Address:

US Army, 1stLT Duncan Kirkwood, MPA

Recognition of Service:
The Buffalo Brass Quintet

Narrated 13-Fold Flag Ceremony:


Wreath layings at each Memorial/Taps

Benediction

Retire Colors

Additional Music By The Buffalo Brass Quintet

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The historic war memorials at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park's Monuments Garden provide the quintessential place to honor all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Located on a green oasis along the waterfront, the Monuments Garden is home to many monuments, including the Iraq-Afghanistan Monument, Vietnam Memorial, Purple Heart Memorial, Hispanic and Latino Memorial, and The Battle Within PTSD Monument. This space serves as a peaceful place for remembrance and reflection.

 

A wreath will be laid at each of the memorials, including Vietnam,  Iraq-Afghanistan, Purple Heart, Korean, Hispanic, and Latino, The Battle Within, and the new African American Veterans Memorial.

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The Memorial Garden's entire Heroes’ Walk will be blanketed with 7300 small American flags to represent each of those we have lost to PTSD since last Memorial Day.  

 

This will be an opportunity for all of WNY with one clear voice to proclaim that we remember and honor our heroes who gave the last full measure of themselves to secure our liberty.

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