Memorial Day & June 3rd Ceremonies
The USS Frank E. Evans Association invites you to join us as we gather across the nation to honor and remember our Lost 74 shipmates. A variety of events are taking place, many coinciding with Memorial Day activities. Please be sure to note the correct event date, as it varies by location. All events are open to the public. Family, friends, veterans, and community members are warmly welcome. If you want to RSVP for any of these events, use the contact info in the flyer below.
California – Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 1pm to 4pm
- Joint City of Long Beach & USS Frank E. Evans Association Event
- Shoreline Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
- RSVP to Donna Kraus
Indiana – Monday, May 25, 2026 – 9am
- City of Mishawaka Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Mishawaka
- RSVP to Dixie Mason – space is limited on the float. If you want to ride in the parade, be sure to let Dixie know ASAP.
Missouri – 2 Events!
- Memorial Day Event, Sunday, May 25, 2026 – 10am
- Lake Saint Louis Memorial Veterans Park, Lake Saint Louis, MO
- RSVP to Joe Mulitisch
- June 3rd Anniversary Ceremony, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 10am
- Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, 614 S. Brookside Avenue, Independence MO
- RSVP to Ben & Pam Chilcutt
Nebraska, Monday, May 25, 2026 – 10:30am
- L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery, Niobrara NE
- RSVP to Don Hanslik
New Jersey – Sunday, May 24, 2026 – 8:30am
- Run to Remember
- 598 E 15th Avenue, Wildwood NJ
- Contact: Tom Corcoran
Oregon – Monday, May 25, 2026 – 1pm
- American Legion Post 21, 125 NE Atlantic Street, McMinnville, OR
- RSVP to Bob Berweger
Virginia – Monday, May 25, 2026 – 2pm
- VFW Post 8644, 118 Dry River Road, Bridgewater VA
- RSVP to Richard Rines
