Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Honors the Fallen

Flag displayed in air at Buckeye CemeteryBuckeye’s annual Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road in Buckeye.

The ceremony salutes all service personnel who paid the ultimate price for their country. The event will last approximately 30 minutes and features our Keynote Speaker, Brigadier General Jason M. Rueschhoff, Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base with representatives from the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue and Police Departments serving as honor guard.

The event is a collaborative effort by the Buckeye Patriotic Committee, which includes members from the city of Buckeye, the American Legion, Buckeye Elks Lodge, Daughters of the American Revolution and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Volunteers are needed to help place flags to honor veterans in preparation for Memorial Day. Flag placement begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery.