05/19/2026
Dear Community Members,
We at Fort Bliss National Cemetery are honored to invite you, your families, and the entire communities of El Paso, Ysleta, Socorro, and Las Cruces to join us as we come together to remember the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces during our 2026 Memorial Day events and ceremony. We also extend this invitation to all branches within the Department of Veterans Affairs, including VHA and VBA, whose continued dedication to our veterans strengthens and uplifts our community every day. In addition, we warmly invite all JROTC and ROTC units across El Paso, Ysleta, Socorro, and Las Cruces to participate and support this meaningful remembrance through volunteer service and representation.
As part of this meaningful remembrance, we would like to extend a special invitation to all local JROTC and ROTC units to participate and support our activities throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Their presence, leadership, and volunteer spirit would be a tremendous contribution to honoring our veterans.
The attached “Memorial Day at Fort Bliss National Cemetery Schedule of Events” outlines volunteer opportunities and key dates, including:
Friday, May 22, 2026 – Avenue of Flags Placement (Volunteers needed at 6:30 a.m.)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Gravesite Flag Placement (Opening ceremony and instructions at 8:00 a.m.)
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day Ceremony beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m., with designated visitor parking, shuttle service, and adjusted entry points.
Additional volunteer support is needed on May 26 and May 30 for flag removal and pick‑up.