Memorial Day 2026

Unknown Soldier tombstone in a Veterans Cemetery decorated with American Flags

Memorial Day Program

Monday, May 25, 2026

American Legion San Dieguito Post 416 invites you to join us in honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.


Program

  • Welcome
  • Invocation
  • Presentation of Colors
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • National Anthem
  • Introduction of Guest Speakers
  • Guest Speaker
  • “In Flanders Field” & American Response
  • Roll Call of Absent Comrades
  • Benediction
  • Playing of TAPS

Participants

  • Post Commander: David Quesenberry
  • Post Adjutant: Dennis DeLillo
  • USN Chaplain: LT. Kassim M. Balla
  • Bugler: Ken Carstens
  • Guest Speaker: Gary McLean, Marine Combat Veteran
  • Scouts: Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
  • Vocalists: Eve Solis and Leann Atherton

Special Thanks

  • City of Encinitas
  • Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
  • Ms. Eve Solis
  • Vocalist Leann Atherton
  • Bugler Ken Carstens

Social Gathering

Following the ceremony, please join us for refreshments and fellowship inside the Post and on the patio.

Bagpipes by Costello


Location

American Legion San Dieguito Post 416
210 W. F Street
Encinitas, CA


“America, the land of the free… because of the brave.”

“If you love freedom… Thank a Veteran.”