BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Department of Veterans Affairs Bakersfield National Cemetery is set to host a solemn Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony May 24.
The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 and last for about one hour.
The ceremony will include speeches, a moment of silence, band, helicopter flyover and rifle volley, the playing of “Taps” and a flag presentation, according to organizers.
5 unaccompanied Veterans interred, honored at Bakersfield National Cemetery
Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, 2nd District Kern County Supervisor Chris Parlier, Senator Shannon Grove, Congressman David Valadao and Congressman Vince Fong are also expected to attend the ceremony…