For over a century, the Stafford community has honored departed Veterans at each of the town's five major cemeteries. This tradition, upheld by the dedicated members of the American Legion Post 26 and VFW Post 990, extends an open invitation to the public to participate in these graveside observances, honoring the memory of local veterans. The following schedule is set to unfold on Memorial Day, come rain or shine. Your presence in honoring these individuals, alongside all our heroes, is sincerely encouraged.

7:00 a.m.Stafford Springs Cemetery-Louis A. Allard, MOMM3, US Navy, WW2

​7:30 a.m.St. Edward Cemetery-Robert V. Keirans, MU3 US Navy, Vietnam

​8:00 a.m. -West Stafford CemeteryJohn Soukup, Sr. SGT, US Army, WW2

​8:30 a.m.Hillside Cemetery-Thomas K. Titus, US Air Force

9:00 a.m.Staffordville Cemetery-Albert L. Comarella, SPC, US Army, Vietnam

​Parade-Wall of Honor
Ceremony at the Wall of Honor, Veterans Memorial Park, Olympic Avenue