On Monday, May 26th, two Memorial Day Observances will be held. The first will be at 8:00 a.m., at the Moorpark Veterans’ Memorial on the corner of Los Angeles and Moorpark Avenues. The second ceremony will be help at 10:00 a.m., at the Veterans’ Memorial Grove in Poindexter Park at 500 Poindexter Avenue.

The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Forty & Eight, the City of Moorpark , the Boy Scouts of America and the Kiwanis will work together to honor and remember those from Moorpark who served their country in both times of war and peace. The 2007 Memorial Day event was a great success. We invite all members of the community to join us this year, May 26th, 2008.

8:00am Ceremony:

At the 8am ceremoney, Moorpark Post 502 of The American Legion and Troop 604 of the BSA will replace the current flags that have been weathered by the elements.  These flags included the American Flag, our Nations symbol, the POW/MIA flag, remembering Prisoners of War and Missing In Action, and the Blue Star banner, which honors the men and women currently in uniform. The Commander of Post 502 will provide comments reflecting on the importance of the day’s ceremony. 

10:00am Ceremony:

At 10:00 a.m. in the Veterans' Memorial Grove at Poindexter Park, Post 502, Unit 502, Troop 604, the Kiwanis and members of the Forty & Eight (The American Legion Honor Society) will host a Veterans Day Observance.  The public is encouraged to attend, especially veterans, along with activity duty and reserve military personnel.

More information on this event will be posted shortly.

For additional information, contact The American Legion Moorpark Post 502 at (805) 523-3355 or the Post Adjutant at (805) 529-0215.