Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. The US holiday honors the men and women who gave their life while defending our country. Here are three ways you can honor servicemembers and their sacrifice.
Carolina Field of Honor
9652 W. Market St., Kernersville
This year marks the 10th anniversary ceremony. The Navy band will play patriotic music starting at 10:40 a.m. followed by remarks from former NC governor Pat McCrory at 11 a.m.
LJVM Coliseum
2825 University Pkwy., Winston-Salem
While there’s no ceremony at this memorial ground, you could pay tribute on your own to fallen heroes at the location where ~500 permanent markers reside on the East and West Promenades outside the coliseum.
Shallowford Square
6555 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville
The Embers and Craig Woolard will perform live music and American Legion Post 522 will present the colors and pledge of allegiance during the event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.