Town Hall, Building Department, The Library, Post Office, and the Administrative Police Office will be CLOSED Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.
There will be garbage and recycling collection on Monday.
Remember and Honor Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
National Moment of Remembrance
To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106-579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.
The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. As Moment of Remembrance founder Carmella LaSpada states: “It’s a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.”
Highland Beach Veteran Heroes
Over the past few years, Army veteran and Commissioner, John Shoemaker, has and continues to bring honor and recognition to our local Highland Beach Veterans. Even though Memorial Day is dedicated to those we have lost while serving in the U.S. military, it is important to also bring recognition to those in our Town that have served. The Town has created a Veterans webpage that includes the incredible stories of our hometown heroes and additionally provides resources and information for and about Veterans. You may visit the webpage by clicking the following link: https://highlandbeach.us/veteranheroes/.
Memorial Day Events in Palm Beach County
-Memorial Day Ceremony, 2-3 p.m., May 29. Presented by the Veteran’s Task Force. Boynton Beach Memorial Park, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6255. boynton-beach.org/memorial-day-ceremony.
-Flags for Fallen Vets will be placing markers at gravesites at 8:45 a.m. May 29. South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 State Road 7, Lake Worth. flagsforfallenvets.com.
-Memorial Day Events, 9 a.m. May 30. Boca Raton Cemetery and Mausoleum, 451 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton. 561-393-7807. myboca.us/specialevents.
-Memorial Day Program, 9:30 a.m. May 30. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556 will present their annual event. A livestream of the program will be on facebook.com/pbcparks. Veterans Memorial Park, 9400 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton.
-Patriotic Music Concert, 7-8 p.m. May 30. Bring a chair or blanket. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-393-7890.
-A Day to Remember, 11:50 a.m. May 30. Presented by Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, and Paws 4 Liberty honoring military service dogs. Palm Beach Memorial Park Cemetery, 3691 N. Seacrest Blvd., Lantana. 561-585-6444. bit.ly/39amWdc.
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