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U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton's Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) hosted its first annual Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Thursday, May 22, at the Fort Hamilton Community Club. The event honored fallen service members and supported their surviving families.
The ceremony included a moment of remembrance, an address by SOS, a Chaplain-led prayer, and Survivor recognition. Several Survivors shared their stories amidst a poignant "field of boots" display, each pair representing a fallen service member. The event concluded with the solemn playing of Taps, a bugle call traditionally rendered at military funerals and memorial services, signifying the end of the day and honoring the fallen.
This vital event provided the Fort Hamilton community a space to remember fallen service members, acknowledge Survivors' strength, and carry forward their legacy. The inclusion of the "field of boots" and the playing of Taps served as powerful visual and auditory reminders of the sacrifice made by the nation's heroes. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Getman/Fort Hamilton Garrison Public Affairs)
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton's Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) hosted its first annual Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Thursday, May 22, at the Fort Hamilton Community Club. The event honored fallen service members and supported their surviving families.
The ceremony included a moment of remembrance, an address by SOS, a Chaplain-led prayer, and Survivor recognition. Several Survivors shared their stories amidst a poignant "field of boots" display, each pair representing a fallen service member. The event concluded with the solemn playing of Taps, a bugle call traditionally rendered at military funerals and memorial services, signifying the end of the day and honoring the fallen.
This vital event provided the Fort Hamilton community a space to remember fallen service members, acknowledge Survivors' strength, and carry forward their legacy. The inclusion of the "field of boots" and the playing of Taps served as powerful visual and auditory reminders of the sacrifice made by the nation's heroes. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Getman/Fort Hamilton Garrison Public Affairs)
Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country are honored at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, retired Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, as well as Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, with Chief Master Sgt. John F. Nye, the VNG Command Senior Enlisted Leader, and Spc. Nicholas Warren, the VNG Soldier of the Year, placed memorial wreaths to honor the fallen.
Warren led the pledge of allegiance and the 29th Infantry Division Band provided music for the ceremony. Members of the Virginia Defense Force volunteered their time to provide parking assistance for the event.
Ring, Nye and Capt. Megan Guggisberg took part in the War Memorial’s marathon of reading the names of all of the nearly 12,000 Virginians remembered at the memorial.
Read the AG’s Memorial Day message at vngpao.info/mrxyrc43 , and read about the VNG Soldiers lost to hostile enemy action since Sept. 11, 2001, at vngpao.info/RememberTheFallen.
Personnel from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Directorate of Emergency Services stood by a memorial wreath in front of DES Headquarters on May 16, in observance of National Police Week. The wreath was placed to honor law enforcement officers who served their communities and risked their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Getman/Fort Hamilton Garrison Public Affairs)
Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country are honored at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, retired Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, as well as Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, with Chief Master Sgt. John F. Nye, the VNG Command Senior Enlisted Leader, and Spc. Nicholas Warren, the VNG Soldier of the Year, placed memorial wreaths to honor the fallen.
Warren led the pledge of allegiance and the 29th Infantry Division Band provided music for the ceremony. Members of the Virginia Defense Force volunteered their time to provide parking assistance for the event.
Ring, Nye and Capt. Megan Guggisberg took part in the War Memorial’s marathon of reading the names of all of the nearly 12,000 Virginians remembered at the memorial.
Read the AG’s Memorial Day message at vngpao.info/mrxyrc43 , and read about the VNG Soldiers lost to hostile enemy action since Sept. 11, 2001, at vngpao.info/RememberTheFallen.
Personnel from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Directorate of Emergency Services stood by a memorial wreath in front of DES Headquarters on May 16, in observance of National Police Week. The wreath was placed to honor law enforcement officers who served their communities and risked their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Getman/Fort Hamilton Garrison Public Affairs)
Personnel from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Directorate of Emergency Services stood by a memorial wreath in front of DES Headquarters on May 16, in observance of National Police Week. The wreath was placed to honor law enforcement officers who served their communities and risked their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Getman/Fort Hamilton Garrison Public Affairs)
Personnel from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Directorate of Emergency Services stood by a memorial wreath in front of DES Headquarters on May 16, in observance of National Police Week. The wreath was placed to honor law enforcement officers who served their communities and risked their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Getman/Fort Hamilton Garrison Public Affairs)
In honor of our fallen MPs, the 19th Provost Marshal General and Army Corrections Command, Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Duane R. Miller, hosted the Annual MP Remembrance Ceremony.
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U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton's Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) hosted its first annual Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Thursday, May 22, at the Fort Hamilton Community Club. The event honored fallen service members and supported their surviving families.
The ceremony included a moment of remembrance, an address by SOS, a Chaplain-led prayer, and Survivor recognition. Several Survivors shared their stories amidst a poignant "field of boots" display, each pair representing a fallen service member. The event concluded with the solemn playing of Taps, a bugle call traditionally rendered at military funerals and memorial services, signifying the end of the day and honoring the fallen.
This vital event provided the Fort Hamilton community a space to remember fallen service members, acknowledge Survivors' strength, and carry forward their legacy. The inclusion of the "field of boots" and the playing of Taps served as powerful visual and auditory reminders of the sacrifice made by the nation's heroes. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Getman/Fort Hamilton Garrison Public Affairs)
The Medal of Honor for Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, was temporarily on display during a ceremony at Peña’s resting place June 8, 2014 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. A Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone in Peña’s honor was unveiled during the ceremony. Peña was one of 24 Soldiers from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars to have their Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in a March 18, 2014 ceremony at the White House. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
U.S Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina adjutant general, joins Governor Henry McMaster, representatives of the Gold Star Mothers association and families of South Carolina National Guard’s fallen service members in conducting a “Tree for the Fallen” lighting and dedication ceremony at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 5, 2022. The tree will be on display at the state house throughout the holidays as a tribute to all South Carolina’s fallen service members. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tim Andrews, South Carolina National Guard)
U.S Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina adjutant general, joins Governor Henry McMaster, representatives of the Gold Star Mothers association and families of South Carolina National Guard’s fallen service members in conducting a “Tree for the Fallen” lighting and dedication ceremony at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 5, 2022. The tree will be on display at the state house throughout the holidays as a tribute to all South Carolina’s fallen service members. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tim Andrews, South Carolina National Guard)
In honor of our fallen MPs, the 19th Provost Marshal General and Army Corrections Command, Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Duane R. Miller, hosted the Annual MP Remembrance Ceremony.
U.S Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina adjutant general, joins Governor Henry McMaster, representatives of the Gold Star Mothers association and families of South Carolina National Guard’s fallen service members in conducting a “Tree for the Fallen” lighting and dedication ceremony at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 5, 2022. The tree will be on display at the state house throughout the holidays as a tribute to all South Carolina’s fallen service members. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tim Andrews, South Carolina National Guard)