Tahoma National Cemetery hosts its Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11.
The cemetery’s 19th annual program celebrates and honors military members who have served or are serving the nation. This year’s theme is “Saluting our WWII Veterans. The Greatest Generation.”
Keynote speaker is Milt Till, a World War II Navy veteran who served aboard the destroyer, Theodore E. Chandler. He is a past VFW Honor Guard commander and chaplain and past support committee chairman and member of the Tahoma National Cemetery.
Guest speaker is Arlene Murray, of Gold Star Wives, Tahoma Chapter.
The King County Sheriff’s will perform a flyover, with Deputy Keith A. Potter, a U.S. Army veteran, piloting Guardian One. The co-pilot will be Deputy Guy Herndon, a Navy veteran.
Parking space is limited in the cemetery. Plan to walk to and from your parking spot to the ceremony in the main flag pole assembly area, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent. Disabled Parking is available with a shuttle.
For more information, call the cemetery’s office at 425-413-9614.
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