Honor fallen servicemen and servicewomen by visiting a local Memorial Day event on Monday

Eagle Point Avenue of the Flags: The Flag Committee of the Eagle Point Chamber of Commerce will display more than 175 flags along a route which begins at Highway 62 and leads to the Eagle Point National Cemetery, 2763 Riley Road. Each flag displayed once draped the casket of an American veteran and was donated by the families of the men and women who made possible the freedoms that we enjoy. To volunteer to help set up flags, call 541-840-8697. For further details, email info@avenueoftheflags.org or see eaglepointchamber.org/avenue-of-the-flags.

Shady Cove Flag Ceremony: Honor those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy during Shady Cove’s Memorial Day flag raising ceremony and pancake breakfast, held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Shady Cove City Hall, 22451 Highway 62. Admission is free; donations gladly accepted. For more information, call 541-878-2225.

Memorial Day Observance: BSA Scout Troop 112 will host a Memorial Day observance in honor of our fallen veterans Monday, May 26, at Mt. View Cemetery, 440 Normal Ave., across from Ashland Fire & Rescue Station 2, on the south end of Ashland. The Ashland Brass Band will perform at 10:30 a.m. with the formal observance starting at 11 a.m. The service includes guest speakers, a biplane flyover and presentation of the service flags. For further information, see https://bit.ly/3FaffE9 or call 408-839-8470.

Eagle Point National Cemetery: The Eagle Point National Cemetery, 2763 Riley Road, Eagle Point, will hold its annual memorial event at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. The program wil feature guest speakers that include U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, a rifle salute, live music and a jet flyover. The cemetery is where many of the Rogue Valley’s military veterans are laid to rest. For further information, call 541-826-2511.

Memory Gardens Ceremony: The Memory Gardens Mortuary & Memorial Park, 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, will hold a memorial ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. The main building of the Memorial Park will also show a military exhibit, “The Price of Freedom: Americans at War,” featuring uniforms, photos and educational information. Call 541-813-3960.

Hillcrest Memorial Ceremony: Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, 2201 North Phoenix Road, Medford, will hold a memorial service at 11 p.m. Monday, May 26. Hillcrest’s main building will also show a military exhibit, “Advertising War: WWI” featuring military posters and uniforms. Call 541-773-6162.

Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs: The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host Oregon’s annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, via livestream, from the Oregon World War II Memorial located on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. The event will feature remarks from ODVA Director Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels, along with other veteran leaders, state officials, and honored guests. The program will include ceremonial elements such as the national anthem, presentation of colors, and a moment of silence. This year’s Memorial Day ceremony holds the significance of falling on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. For further details, or to access the livestream, see ODVA’s Facebook page at facebook.com/odvavet.

Taps Across America: Taps across America is a nationwide tribute dedicated to honoring the service of our fallen military heroes. Join in a moment of remembrance at 3 p.m. Monday, May 26, by playing taps wherever you are with any instrument. Founded in 2020 by a retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva, cofounder of Taps for Veterans, this tradition began as a way to bring Americans together during the pandemic. Instead of parades and public ceremonies, thousands of musicians — professional and amateur — took to their front porches and local landmarks to sound taps in unison. What started as a moment of remembrance has grown into an annual Memorial Day tradition.