St. Paul, Minn. – To commemorate Memorial Day, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will host special ceremonies at each of the three State Veterans Cemeteries in Duluth, Little Falls and Preston on Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m. MDVA encourages members of the media and members of the community to attend a Memorial Day event to honor and remember servicemembers in Minnesota who made the ultimate sacrifice and show support for the families left behind. Each program will include military honor guards, music and a guest speaker.

Each Cemetery will have the following special music starting at 1:30 p.m. prior to the program:

• Duluth: 34th Infantry Division Red Bull Boots and Brass Band
• Little Falls: Richfield Symphonic Band
• Preston: 34th Infantry Division Red Bull Brass Quintet

“Join us at one of our Cemeteries as we honor our fallen heroes. It is because of their service that we have the very rights and freedoms we do today,” said Brad Lindsay, MDVA Interim Commissioner. “All gave some, some gave all.”

Due to the high number of attendees expected, the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and carpool, if possible. Also, as a reminder to families: the Cemetery floral policy allows for artificial flowers to be placed on gravesites from May 19 - June 8. Any artificial flowers on gravesites before or after these dates will be removed. Fresh cut flowers may be placed at any time of the year. A full list of cemetery floral regulations is posted on signs throughout each Cemetery.

To learn more about individual Memorial Day events at the State Veterans Cemeteries, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/Events.

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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.