The annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Seattle’s Garden of Remembrance will pay tribute to the brave men and women of Washington State who served and sacrificed for our nation. This year’s theme, “Rooted Here,” honors the permanent place these servicemembers hold in their community, their state, and this garden. The event will include ceremonial honors, a keynote address, wreath laying, and musical performances. A special tribute will be made to Major Ariana G. Linse Savino, U.S. Air Force, 99th Air Refueling Squadron, of Covington, Washington, killed in the line of duty March 12, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Her name will be commemorated on the Garden of Remembrance memorial wall at this ceremony.
WHEN: Monday, May 25, 2026, ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Garden of Remembrance, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
WHO: Keynote Speaker – Robert Kettle, Seattle City Councilmember, District 7, U.S. Navy Commander, Retired; 181st Support Battalion, Washington Army National Guard Color Guard; Tyler Coleman, bagpiper; Cassandra Willock, vocalist; Northwest Paralyzed Veterans of America; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2829 and Auxiliary; Seattle Symphony trumpeter Mike Myers.
The Garden of Remembrance is a memorial dedicated to honoring Washington State residents who gave their lives in overseas service, from World War II to present-day. The Garden of Remembrance offers a peaceful refuge in the heart of downtown Seattle, just steps from Benaroya Hall. Reflective spaces, quiet corners, and gently flowing water features invite contemplation and solace. Towering trees form the largest canopy in the city’s downtown corridor, providing shade and tranquility amid the urban landscape. Renowned landscape architect Robert Murase designed the Garden to integrate native plants with sculptural elements, symbolizing life, growth, and renewal.
WHY: To solemnly honor the legacy of servicemembers like Major Ariana G. Linse Savino and all those commemorated at the Garden. The ceremony provides a space for the community to reflect on the bonds of service and sacrifice, and to stand with the families of the fallen.
HOW: For additional information or to attend, please contact Alyson Teeter at 206-486-2899 or in**@************************ce.org.
