Memorial Weekend Activities

Friday, May 27, 2005 - Free Concert by the Marine Corps Band from Twenty-nine Palms.
7:30 pm - Pacific Auditorium (Reedsport High School)

The concert is free to the public - but seating is limited to 640. Please contact the Chamber office for tickets to the show. 541-271-3495

At 5 pm the Chamber and Reedsport Rotary will be sponsoring a BBQ to help defray the costs of bringing the Marine Corp Band to Reedsport. Cost is $5/person.

There is also an Adopt a Marine program for those who are interested in helping to pay the costs of bringing the band to our community. Contact the Chamber Office for more details. 541-271-3495

The Green Beret Parachute Team begins the Memorial Day Ceremonies by landing at Hahn Park.

More Photos of the Jumpers

The above photo is by Heather Vail

Click HERE to view a movie of the Flag landing at Hahn Park.
The movie is 3.5 megs - so you will need a high-speed internet connection in order to view it.

The above photo is by Heather Vail

Local Firefighters and Coast Guard color guard.

Flag-Raising Ceremony at Hahn Park in Reedsport - May 28, 2005

Recognition of the Fallen:

• The bell will toll six times to recognize the fallen of WWI
• The Bell will toll thirteen times to recognize the fallen of WWII
• The Bell will toll once to recognize the fallen of the Korean War
• The Bell will toll three times to recognize the fallen of the Viet Nam War
• The Bell will toll the special New York call Firemen return to station, which is three sets of five tolls.

A Standing-room only crowd attended the ceremony at Hahn Park.

Photos of the Jazz Session with the Marine Corps Party Band - Tuesday May 31, 2005