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Veterans Community Center Observes Memorial Day

May 27, 2026 12:23PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights took time to honor and remember its fallen veterans on Memorial Day 2026 in a variety of public ceremonies, gatherings and a free concert.

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Honor Memorial Day at Sylvan Cemetery

May 19, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25. This year’s service will begin at 11 a.m. at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights.

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american flag veterans day celebration posting of colors

Sylvan Cemetery Honors Local Heroes

Nov 18, 2025 11:10AM ● By Elise Spleiss

Sylvan Cemetery’s Veteran’s Day service last week opened with the traditional Posting of Colors (flags) by the Citrus Heights Police Department Color Guard and music by the Folsom Harmony Express men’s choir entertaining attendees.

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Veterans Honored at Sylvan Cemetery

Oct 29, 2025 08:40AM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Veterans Day will be observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This important day honors the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is distinct from Memorial Day, which honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice and did not return home.

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Community Invited to 911 Memorial Service

Aug 05, 2025 12:28PM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights started a 911 Memorial Service six years ago to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Members of Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 33-7 Sacramento visit the burial site of their friend, Corpseman Rick " Doc" Dobbs

Memorial Day Service Remembers The Fallen

May 29, 2025 09:38AM ● By Elise Spleiss

The Sylvan Cemetery gazebo filled up early with veterans, their family and many guests on May 26, Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day: All Gave Some, Some Gave All

May 21, 2025 09:43AM ● By The American Legion Citrus Heights Post 637 News Release

Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 26 this year. Memorial Day, not to be confused with Veterans Day, is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

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Veterans Day Service Honors Sue Frost

Nov 12, 2024 03:24PM ● By Elise Spleiss

It was a cold and rainy day which greeted the faithful 50 attendees to the Veterans Day service at Sylvan Cemetery on Nov. 11.

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Veterans Day: A Tribute to Our Heroes and Their Families

Nov 05, 2024 04:56PM ● By Jim Monteton

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, American Legion Post 637 will hold its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

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