Memorial Day 2025
This year, we honor the brave men and women who lost their lives protecting our freedoms with a powerful series of ceremonies and events at the Museum and online.
Saturday, May 24
CrossFit Workout – “The Murph”
Join the NVMM, Rogue, and CrossFit Clintonville on Saturday, May 24, for a workout in honor Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Michael Murphy.
Sunday, May 25 | FREE
Doors Open at 7:00 p.m. | Ceremony at 8 p.m.
Gold Star Family Candlelight Vigil
We are honored to welcome Major General Mark A. Graham, U.S. Army (Retired), MBA, as our guest speaker. A Gold Star father and dedicated mental health advocate, Maj. Gen. Graham has devoted his life to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention following the tragic losses of his sons—Second Lt. Jeff Graham, killed by an IED in Iraq in 2004, and Kevin Graham, a Senior Army ROTC cadet who died by suicide in 2003. Together with his wife Carol, he continues to champion efforts to end the stigma surrounding mental health care in both military and civilian communities.
Monday, May 26 | 10 a.m. | In-Person & Online
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Nate Boyer, U.S. Army Green Beret Veteran and former NFL player, will deliver the keynote address. He made history in 2015 as the oldest rookie in league history at age 34 with the Seattle Seahawks. A philanthropist and storyteller, he co-founded the nonprofit Merging Vets & Players and now works in film and television as a producer, director, writer, actor, and host.
This Memorial Day, let’s turn the National Veterans Memorial and Museum front lawn into a tribute of honor, gratitude, and remembrance.
Join us in honoring the service and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes by dedicating a flag with a donation of $20 or more.
With your contribution, you can submit your loved one’s name to be listed on the NVMM website to ensure the memories of our fallen heroes are never forgotten. Make a meaningful impact this Memorial Day by dedicating a flag at the NVMM.
Click here to explore the honorees of our Memorial Day flags.
