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Miramar Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday. Here's what to know

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Miramar will host its Memorial Day Observance ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Miramar Regional Park 9/11 & Veterans Memorial.
Miramar will host its Memorial Day Observance ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Miramar Regional Park 9/11 & Veterans Memorial. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com

The City of Miramar is inviting residents to honor family members who died in military service at its annual Memorial Day ceremony.

The event will recognize 20 fallen service members and also display banners honoring living veterans throughout the city.

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Miramar will host its Memorial Day Observance ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Miramar Regional Park 9/11 & Veterans Memorial.
Miramar will host its Memorial Day Observance ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Miramar Regional Park 9/11 & Veterans Memorial. Valentino Funghi via Unsplash

Here are key takeaways:

  • The ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, at the Miramar Regional Park 9/11 & Veterans Memorial, 16801 Miramar Parkway.
  • The city will recognize 20 fallen military service members during the tribute. Families can submit a loved one’s name, official uniform portrait and branch of service through an online form.
  • The 20 spots were available on a first-come, first-served basis for Miramar residents who are active service members, honorably discharged veterans or those who have served.
  • To honor living service members, the city will display their photos and information on banners throughout Miramar.
  • “The City of Miramar will be honoring heroes past and present at our Memorial Day Ceremony, as we gather to remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” the city wrote in an Instagram post.

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