Memorial Day events

Sun., May 27, 2012

Memorial Day Ceremony - Hayden – Monday. 10 a.m. laying of wreath and tolling of boats at Honeysuckle Beach, with prayer, rifle salute, taps. Main ceremony at 11 a.m. at the PFC Robert J. Gordon Veterans Memorial Plaza, Hayden City Hall. A-10 flyover at 10:45 a.m., presentation of colors by the Civil Air Patrol, bagpipe tribute, retiring of colors, refreshments. 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. (208) 772-4411.

Memorial Day Parade-Bonners Ferry – Monday, 10 a.m. American Legion, Boundary County Idaho Post 55. Boundary County Fairgrounds through downtown. Afterward, memorial service at Grandview Cemetery, speakers, firing party, taps.

Evergreen Cemetery-Post Falls – Today-Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Memorial Day services Monday at 11 a.m., including presentations by officials and placement of wreaths. 2834 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. (208) 773-0539.

Memorial Day Service-Hillyard – Today, 1 p.m. Presented by Hillyard VFW Post No. 1474 and Ladies Auxiliary. West side of Market Street, just south of Mead. (509) 487-3784.

Ceremony Honoring Fallen Service Members – Today, noon. Dedication of more than 40 plaques with names of service members killed in action since Sept. 11, 2001, area veterans, Honor Guard, Patriot Guard Riders. Patriotic service at 10:30 a.m., barbecue after noon event. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 995-0716.

Fairmount Memorial Park – Today-Monday. Flag Museum at Kirtland Cutter Rock Chapel open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday 11 a.m. ceremony with Spokane Mayor David Condon, Marine Rifles and Boy Scouts at the Iwo Jima Memorial. 5200 W. Wellesley Ave., by Albi Stadium. (509) 326-3800.

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