VIETNAM VETERANS OF OREGON LIVING MEMORIAL
"remember us. so long as we are not forgotten, we do not die"
2025 MEMORIAL DAY
The 2025 ceremony was shot by Jud Blakely, last year's speaker, with just one camera. Long story short, it was a continuous challenge. The three videos below reflect Jud's best efforts. He hopes to travel from Mobile, Alabama again next year to shoot the 2026 ceremony.
We hope to video each Memorial Day from 2024 on...but that depends on your contributions. Our number 1 priority (as stewards of this sacred venue) is to maintain the grounds at the highest possible state. If you agree, then help us do that. Go to SUPPORT page.
26 MAY 2025 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Reading of Names / see slideshow for photos of Readers
Fly-Over / West Coast Ravens
Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles
National Anthem / Terry Scott / B-17 Alliance
Invocation / Rich Gilpin, VVOMF Director
Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President
Guest Speaker / Norm Maves / VVOMF Board
...Title: "Discovering a Hero"...
Posting of Firing Detail / Pacific NW Historical Group
Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove
...25th Infantry Division Association
...1st Cavalry Division
Taps /Anselmo Arguelles
Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles
Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
