Virginia War Memorial Plans 12-Hour Marathon Reading of Fallen Soldiers' Names for Memorial Day Commemoration

Veteran reflects on sacrifices made during Memorial Day reading of names

By Leticia Ordaz Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — At The California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento, 80-year-old Ted Adams on Sunday shared his emotional experiences and commitment to supporting fellow veterans during a reading of names. Adams found this Memorial Day particularly challenging, a day when those who made the ultimate sacrifice are honored. “It’s very emotional because these are brothe…

'I remember every moment of it as if it was yesterday': Virginians honor fallen heroes at Memorial Day service

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- On Monday, May 26, the Virginia War Memorial hosted the 69th Commonwealth's Memorial Day service and the inaugural "Say Their Names" marathon -- where volunteers read the names of 12,000 Virginians killed in combat since World War II. 8News met Neal Thompson outside the Virginia War Memorial's Shrine of Memory. He came by to pay respects to his fallen cousin who died making the ultimate sacrifice. "I remember every moment…

Virginia War Memorial plans 12-hour marathon reading of fallen soldiers' names for Memorial Day commemoration

RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia War Memorial is preparing a unique tribute to fallen service members this Memorial Day with a marathon reading of nearly 12,000 names of Virginians killed or missing in action."Veterans Day is all about those that serve. Memorial Day is specifically oriented around honoring those that have died in service to the nation," Ben King, operations manager of the Virginia War Memorial, said.The "Say Their Names Marathon" even…

Virginia War Memorial To Hold “Say Their Names” Marathon

The Virginia War Memorial will honor fallen service members in a unique way this Memorial Day by having veterans, “Gold Star families”, and members of the public will read aloud the names of nearly 12,000 Virginians killed or missing in action over an estimated twelve hour time period. The names, etched in glass and stone at the Shrine of Memory, represent Virginians who died during wartime from World War II to the never-ending “War on Terror”. …