We want to find out what The American Legion Family’s Memorial Day plans are.
On Memorial Day, American Legion Family members honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War by hosting post events, participating in community parades, dedicating memorials and more.
Please share with the American Legion Media & Communications Division how your American Legion Family is observing this sacred holiday by emailing sbrooks@legion.org with details about your plans. American Legion Family members are also encouraged to upload recaps and photos of their Memorial Day celebrations to Legiontown.org in the Memorial Day section.
An American Legion Memorial Day speech for 2026 is available for American Legion departments, districts and posts to use for Memorial Day events. The speech is available to download here.
The speech is not meant to be recited verbatim; members are greatly encouraged to amend it to taste and audience.
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