Memorial Day at the Museum

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 26, 2025
Join us for the National Navy SEAL Museum’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, at 9:00 AM in observance of this sacred day and with reverence for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We gather each year to honor and remember our servicemen and women who have died in the line of duty so that their legacy may live on forever.

A Flag Retirement Ceremony will commence at 8:00 AM, preceding the official service. The Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 9:00 AM and is open to the public at no cost. Guests are kindly encouraged to arrive early to secure seating and participate in this solemn tribute. The Museum will be open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with complimentary admission. Attendees of all ages are welcome to join in honoring this important occasion.

Official Program

8:00 AM
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Master Chief Ken Corona, USN (Retired)
Navy SEAL Museum Executive Director

9:00 AM
Official Memorial Day Ceremony Begins

Welcome
Master Chief Ken Corona, USN (Retired)

Master Chief (SEAL) Rick Kaiser, USN (Retired)
Navy SEAL Museum Chief Operating Officer

Presentation of Colors
U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps, American Veterans Division

National Anthem
Lieutenant Colonel Cynthia Watkins Pishdad, US Army (Retired)

Retirement of Colors

Invocation
Chaplain Michael Shockley, CDR, USN (Retired)

Special Keynote Speaker
Rear Admiral (SEAL) Pete Vasely, USN (Retired)

Honoring the Fallen | The Living Beach
Addition of sand from around the globe where Frogmen have trained, fought, and died to the Living Beach.

Wreath Laying

Honoring the Fallen at the Memorial Wall

Taps

Benediction
Chaplain Robert Bradshaw, CDR, USN (Retired)

Service Conclusion
Ken Corona

With gratitude to our U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps, American Veterans Division, for their support of this service.

10:15 AM
Raffle ticket drawing for weapon