Memorial Day Commemoration

Monday, May 26, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
504-528-1944

Join us in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate price for their country.

Join us for a solemn remembrance of military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to their country. The 2025 Memorial Day Commemoration will feature:

Remarks from Gold Star Family Member Gail Joyce, whose son James Casey Joyce was killed during the Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down) in the Somali Civil War, and whose husband, Larry E. Joyce, died of the effects of Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War

Performance by the Victory Belles

Performance by the American Legion Post 377 band

Missing Man Table by the Civil Air Patrol

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.