Marion National Cemetery to Host Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in military service to our country. It is a poignant time to reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen heroes and to pay tribute to their legacy of courage, dedication, and selflessness. 

This year marks the 250th birthday of America. In conjunction with this celebration, the VA National Cemetery Administration is collaborating with Carry the Load, the Travis Manion Foundation and Victory for Veterans to host events that honor and remember our nation’s Veterans. As we mark the 250th birthday of our nation’s founding, the sacrifices of these heroes remind us that liberty is never free and must be cherished and protected by every generation.

Located in Marion, Indiana, the 61-acre site became a National Cemetery in 1890. It provides the final resting place for more than 15,000 Veterans and eligible dependents.  

Burial in a VA national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces and Veterans who have met minimum active-duty service requirements, as applicable by law, and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty under certain circumstances or who die while on training duty are also eligible for burial, as are service members and former service members who were eligible for retired pay at the time of their death. Spouses, minor children and, under certain conditions, dependent unmarried adult children are also eligible for burial even if they predecease the Veteran.

VA offers a new way to pay tribute to Veterans on the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website The site, launched in 2019, contains a memorial page for each Veteran and service member interred in a VA national cemetery. The online tribute allows visitors to voice memories and appreciation for a Veteran’s service. All comments will be reviewed for appropriateness prior to being posted.

For more information, call  or visit www.cem.va.gov.

WHEN: 
Monday, May 25, 2026; Ceremony at 11:00 am.

WHERE:
Marion National Cemetery
1700 East 38th Street
Marion, Indiana 46953

PARKING:  
The cemetery main entrance will be the primary point of entry. Volunteers or cemetery staff will be available at the main cemetery entrance to assist with parking. 

Guests displaying a valid handicap license plate or placard may enter through the cemetery’s main gate for on-site parking. Attendees are encouraged to allow additional time for parking. Guests are encouraged to arrive prepared for anticipated weather and to bring water for hydration.

Scott Leas, Public Affairs Officer

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