Memorial Weekend Observances & Flyovers

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, from the 124th Fighter Wing, poses for a photo in front of building 1530 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, May 24, 2021. The aircraft was painted to honor the heritage of the Idaho Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)

SATURDAY May 29, 2021 9 A.M. at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery:

Join Gov. Brad Little, Former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne and other dignitaries in a Memorial Day observance event as they unveil a statue sculpted for the Idaho Veterans Cemetery by world renowned Idaho artist Benjamin Victor. 

The life-size statue features two U.S. Armed Forces service members depicting reverence, respect and resolve. In addition to the unveiling, the event will include an invocation by a military chaplain, remarks by dignitaries, an Idaho National Guard color guard, a rifle party, a bugler and more.

MONDAY May 31, 2021 10 A.M. at The Idaho Veterans Cemetary:

Join the community as we come together for the annual Memorial Day observance at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery.

Flags will be placed throughout the cemetery by the Young Marines. Activities include flyovers by the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing at 10 a.m. and a Warhawk Air Museum Warbird flight at 11:11. TAPS will be performed by a member of Bugles Across America and followed by a bagpipe lament performed by a member of the Boise Highlanders.