VFW sponsors Memorial Day event on May 25

FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1924, under the direction of Commander John Knott, will honor all veterans at its annual remembrance event on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at the Masonic Cemetery, 1177 Santa Margarita Drive.

The event, which will begin at 11 a.m. will include the presentation of Colors by the USNSCC Gunfighter Squadron Color Guard from MCAS Miramar.

A number of patriotic songs will be sung by the Fallbrook Chorale with taps performed by Buglers of America.

Key note speaker for the event will be USMC Lt. Col. Matthew R. Simmons, who has made significant accomplishments and contributions in his military service. He has earned the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Gold star in lieu of third award0. Beginning in July, Simmons will serve in a fellowship at the Department of Homeland Security.

VFW Voice of Democracy essay contest winner Sarah Verschoor of Fallbrook High School will also address the crowd.

Members of the Fallbrook Garden Club are donating flowers for attendees to place on graves of their choosing.