This day is always observed November 11th at 11 a.m., which is the day and time that the Armistice Treaty was signed ending World War I.
Join us for Veterans Day every November 11th starting at 11 a.m. at Eagle Park, 650 Franklin St, Mountain View.
An Honor Guard will post Colors, and the Cub Scouts will lead the pledge of allegiance.
Speakers invited include the Mayor of Mountain View and other interesting speakers depending on the theme for the year.
The event is organized by the Mountain View Veterans Memorial Committee, American Legion Los Altos Post 558 and Admiral William A. Moffett Post 881.
Flag Day Ceremony
June 14th is Flag Day. Show your patriotism by flying a flag at your home.
When your flag becomes worn or torn, dispose of it properly by taking it to an America Legion Post in your community.
Look for a stand-alone, old-fashioned "mail box" (painted red white and blue) near the entrance of any Post to deposit your family's worn out American flags.
The closest Post home in North Santa Clara County is Los Altos Post 558, 347 1st Street. Visit calegiondistrict13.org for other Post locations near you.
On the Saturday closest to Flag Day, a special ceremony is held. This is a great educational opportunity for children and adults.
At this one hour ceremony, a Legion Honor Guard burns a small piece of the worn flags in a combat helmet sitting on top of three rifles to properly "retire and honor" all flags that are worn or damaged. This is the only time a flag may be burned per the U. S. Flag Code. Contact us for more details.
Memorial Day
Join us on Memorial Day each year to honor and commemorate the Fallen.
This one-hour ceremony is held on the last Monday in May starting at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Veterans Memorial in Eagle Park located at 650 Franklin St., Mountain View.
Chairs are provided on the lawn for elderly and disabled residents; and there is room for wheelchairs and scooters along the main path with good views of the flag procession, wreath laying, and speakers.
An Honor Guard begins the ceremony with the procession of flags.
Five wreaths are laid underneath each military service branch emblem by individuals. The Mayor lays a sixth wreath on the plaque for the MV High School Class of '45.
Speakers, musicians, and singers memorialize the Fallen and inspire us.
The ceremony concludes with the playing of Taps and the raising of the flags to full staff, signifying the Nation still stands after a tragedy or battle. [In today's modern world, we often see flags raised after an earthquake, flood, hurricane or tornado to signify "the persistence of the nation in the face of loss."]
VIRTUAL CEREMONY COVID 2020
In 2020, Covid changed the world and many Memorial Day ceremonies were held "virtually." Legion members actually performed the Memorial Day 2020 ceremony (without public attendance due to Covid), and broadcast it live for others to pay respect and remember the Fallen. Click on links below for the Memorial Day 2020 Virtual Ceremony at the Mountain View Veterans Memorial (Los Altos Post 558 and Adm. Wm. A. Moffett Post 881); and Oakhill San Jose Ceremony (District 13 Honor Guard).
Mountain View Veterans Memorial is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are a non-political, non-sectarian, organization. Links to our website do not represent an endorsement.
