Hailey Cemetery Memorial Day
Hailey Cemetery Memorial Day
Video by Steve Ferguson,
Sun Video Productions Sun Valley, Idaho
Sun Video Productions Sun Valley, Idaho
While visiting cemeteries, you may notice coins on headstones of military personnel. A coin left on a grave site is a message to the deceased Soldier’s family that someone has visited the grave to pay respect.
Coins on a Grave
These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of Veterans, especially those who gave their life while serving in America’s military. These meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin. The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military personnel dates back to the Roman Empire.
Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited. A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him or her in some capacity. By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the Soldier when he or she was killed.
Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited. A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him or her in some capacity. By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the Soldier when he or she was killed.
Please join us on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11 am, as the community comes together to commemorate Memorial Day. We seek to honor not only our veterans and active military personnel, but also all those who are tirelessly working to keep us safe. We are incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment and sacrifice.
Leading up to the ceremony, on Friday, May 24th, 2024, we will be setting out flags and carnations to honor over 440 veterans’ graves. The Hailey Cemetery will be decorated from dusk Friday May 24 to dusk Monday May 27th.
This solemn tradition is a way for us to show our appreciation for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Additionally, we will place a Memorial wreath on the Blaine County Veterans monument in the cemetery.
We will keep you up to date on the ceremony, including the event schedule and other important details. The Hailey Cemetery Memorial Day Committee is looking forward to gathering to celebrate our veterans and first responder community.
Ray Grosvenor, Marsha Reimann, Randy Bird, Katie Alloway, Wayne Burke, Benito Martinez, Geegee Lowe
”We honor the true meaning of Memorial Day.”
“We take this time to remember and honor the men and women who have given their lives for this great country.
Let us reflect on their courage, their sacrifice, and their dedication to a cause greater than themselves.
And let us recommit ourselves to the cause of freedom, justice, and democracy, so that the legacy of
our fallen heroes will live on for generations to come.
We continue to mourn their loss, but most of all, we celebrate their lives.”
American Legion National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola
Leading up to the ceremony, on Friday, May 24th, 2024, we will be setting out flags and carnations to honor over 440 veterans’ graves. The Hailey Cemetery will be decorated from dusk Friday May 24 to dusk Monday May 27th.
This solemn tradition is a way for us to show our appreciation for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Additionally, we will place a Memorial wreath on the Blaine County Veterans monument in the cemetery.
We will keep you up to date on the ceremony, including the event schedule and other important details. The Hailey Cemetery Memorial Day Committee is looking forward to gathering to celebrate our veterans and first responder community.
Ray Grosvenor, Marsha Reimann, Randy Bird, Katie Alloway, Wayne Burke, Benito Martinez, Geegee Lowe
”We honor the true meaning of Memorial Day.”
“We take this time to remember and honor the men and women who have given their lives for this great country.
Let us reflect on their courage, their sacrifice, and their dedication to a cause greater than themselves.
And let us recommit ourselves to the cause of freedom, justice, and democracy, so that the legacy of
our fallen heroes will live on for generations to come.
We continue to mourn their loss, but most of all, we celebrate their lives.”
American Legion National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola
HAILEY CEMETERY
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 2024
11:00 am – Monday May 27, 2024
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 2024
11:00 am – Monday May 27, 2024
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If you wish to donate, simply send your contribution to Hailey Cemetery, PO Box 4515, Hailey ID 83333., with checks payable to: Hailey Cemetery Memorial Day Committee
If you are interested in helping with the event, we welcome all support for putting together a memorable day. For more information, please call 208-720-7395 OR 208-788-2007
If you are interested in helping with the event, we welcome all support for putting together a memorable day. For more information, please call 208-720-7395 OR 208-788-2007
THANK YOU SPONSORS
from the
Hailey Memorial Day Committee
Atkinson's Floral Department, Albertsons
American Legion Auxiliary #24
Upper Big Wood River Grange 192
Idaho Proscapes, Inc & Crew
Marie’s Hummingbird Gardens
Clear Creek Disposal - Cynthia Unger
Idaho Mt. Express - Roland Lane
Clear Creek Disposal - Linda Rotondella Elie
Eye on Sun Valley – Karen Bossick
Ann & Sonya Van Every – Kashino Design
The Chamber of Hailey &
The Wood River Valley
Jim & Laurie Moss - Mahoney's Bar & Grill
Professional Roofing - Luke Whalen
Boulder Mountain Property Management
Mike & Irene Healey -
“Remembering Teddie and thanking all the current committee members”.
Theodore Waddell & Lynn Campion
Webb Landscape - Whites Chairs
Jay Cutler - J.C. Events
Steve Ferguson – Boise Highlanders
from the
Hailey Memorial Day Committee
Atkinson's Floral Department, Albertsons
American Legion Auxiliary #24
Upper Big Wood River Grange 192
Idaho Proscapes, Inc & Crew
Marie’s Hummingbird Gardens
Clear Creek Disposal - Cynthia Unger
Idaho Mt. Express - Roland Lane
Clear Creek Disposal - Linda Rotondella Elie
Eye on Sun Valley – Karen Bossick
Ann & Sonya Van Every – Kashino Design
The Chamber of Hailey &
The Wood River Valley
Jim & Laurie Moss - Mahoney's Bar & Grill
Professional Roofing - Luke Whalen
Boulder Mountain Property Management
Mike & Irene Healey -
“Remembering Teddie and thanking all the current committee members”.
Theodore Waddell & Lynn Campion
Webb Landscape - Whites Chairs
Jay Cutler - J.C. Events
Steve Ferguson – Boise Highlanders
Thank you to all our
Amazing Volunteers
Mountain Home Air Force Honor Guard
The 190th Fighter Squadron,
Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing
Hailey Fire Dept., Wood River Fire & Rescue
Caritas Chorale, Higher Ground (Kate Dobbie)
Cathy Schiers, Tammy Young, Joyce Fogg
Marsha Riemann, Sandy Scott, Peggy Miller
Mike, Urielle, Julie Brown, Betty Grant
Mary McLanahan,
Ted & Leila Angle, Joan Davies
Carol Knight, Mary Mills, Nancy Harakay
Wim & Shari Alma, Randy & Mary Bird
John Primrose,
George Knowles, Florence Blanchard
Kaylynne, Jessie & Carol Melkesian
Without your help this event
would not have been possible.
Amazing Volunteers
Mountain Home Air Force Honor Guard
The 190th Fighter Squadron,
Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing
Hailey Fire Dept., Wood River Fire & Rescue
Caritas Chorale, Higher Ground (Kate Dobbie)
Cathy Schiers, Tammy Young, Joyce Fogg
Marsha Riemann, Sandy Scott, Peggy Miller
Mike, Urielle, Julie Brown, Betty Grant
Mary McLanahan,
Ted & Leila Angle, Joan Davies
Carol Knight, Mary Mills, Nancy Harakay
Wim & Shari Alma, Randy & Mary Bird
John Primrose,
George Knowles, Florence Blanchard
Kaylynne, Jessie & Carol Melkesian
Without your help this event
would not have been possible.
Just click on the FLAG at left to
link to our PayPal Donation form
link to our PayPal Donation form
Donations Support our Annual Memorial Day Celebration
“These men live on forever in the hearts of those they saved.
A nation truly grateful, for the path of peace they made.”
A nation truly grateful, for the path of peace they made.”
Donations Support our Annual Memorial Day Celebration