Memorial Day Ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Happy Homestead Cemetery. The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites everyone to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion at the ceremony.

The cemetery is located at1261 Johnson Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.

Immediately following the ceremony, the public is invited to join post members for light refreshments and live music by Cash Only at the American

“Memorial Day is an excellent opportunity to support our veterans by honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country,” said Post 795 Commander, Tom Millham. “We hope everyone will show their gratitude and join us for this worthy event.”

Memorial Day honors the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. Military. The holiday was originally known as Decoration Day, which began during the Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it was
observed in honor of those who had died in all U.S. wars and the name was changed to Memorial Day. It became an official federal holiday in 1971 and is observed annually on the last Monday in May.

Happy Homestead Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 700 veterans. Volunteers are needed to place American flags at their gravesites starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 26, and to take them down at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30.

For more information about the ceremony or volunteering to assist with the flags, contact Commander Millham, at 530-308-5215.