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Monday, May 30, 2022
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Annual Fleet of Flowers at Depoe Bay
Since its creation in 1945, the Fleet of Flowers event has grown to celebrate individuals who gave their lives, including members of the Armed Forces, firefighters and fishermen.
https://www.facebook.com/fleetofflowers/ — https://discoverdepoebay.org/events/
Memorial Day Remembrances All Along the Coast
On this holiday for remembrance, visit a museum or explore a historic monument. From visiting a beloved’s gravesite to learning more about the men and women who have gone before us as veterans and community builders, Memorial Day offers a time of reflection. Check your local area for special events that are happening and honor our hereos.
Please remember cemetery etiquette, moving respectfully, giving others privacy, avoid stepping on graves, or touching crumbling headstones.
Memorial Day Ceremony – “We Should Never Forget” May 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Remembering those who gave their lives for our country and freedoms. Service held at Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens in Tillamook each Memorial Day — https://visitgaribaldi.org/venue/sunset-heights-memorial-garden-cemetery/
BANDON- A Memorial Day motor parade will leave the VFW and Bates Road at 10:15 a.m., circle through town and end at the Bandon City Park Veterans Memorial. At he memorial, the Bandon Veterans Honor Guard will perform a rifle salute and Roger Straus will speak.
The presentation will be follow with a barbecue at the VFW post beginning at noon. The community is invited to all the events.
Memorial Day ceremonies in Coos Bay
Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery
The community is invited to visit the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery and pay respects to the six young men who died in service as well as the nearly 100 other veterans whose graves will be marked by flags. People can also visit the gravesites of their friends and relatives on that weekend.
The cemetery gates will be unlocked from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and Monday – May 28, 29 and 30.
The annual cemetery Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 30, starting at 10 a.m. at Ocean View Memory Gardens 1525 Ocean Blvd. and 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay with the American Legion Bay Area Post #34 and the Coos Bay Elks Lodge #1160 as well as local veterans groups and organizations officiating.
Information and assistance locating grave spaces and flower placement will be provided throughout the weekend by the staff of Sunset Memorial Park and Ocean View Memory Gardens.
Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing plans Memorial Day flyovers across the state
They’re expected to take flight at around 10 a.m. on Monday with six passes, all at about 1,000 feet above the ground and at 400 mph.
“Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies,” the 142nd Wing said on Twitter Sunday morning.
The flight also serves as a valuable training opportunity for pilots.
Memorial Day Jet Flyover from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Schedule for Southern Oregon
Fighter jets from the Oregon Air National Guard based in Klamath Falls will conduct Memorial Day flyovers on Monday.
F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field will fly over the following events:
- 11:00 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Klamath Falls, Ore.
- 11:10 a.m. Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Ore.
- 11:20 a.m. Brookings Harbor Port, Brookings, Ore.
- 11:25 a.m. Collier H Buffington Memorial Park, Gold Beach, Ore.
- 11:40 a.m. Roseburg National Cemetery, Roseburg, Ore.
- 12:00 p.m. Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Medford, Ore.
- 12:05 p.m. Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Medford, Ore.
- 12:15 p.m. Riverside Park, Grants Pass, Ore.
The jets will travel at approximately 400 MPH at an altitude of approximately 1,000 above ground.
Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies. The 173rd FW is home to the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.
With Memorial Day weekend here and summer travel season around the corner, the Oregon Department of Transportation wants people to know a few key things before hitting the road.
ODOT suggests checking your route on tripcheck.com with more cameras now showing road conditions, more real travel times and construction projects. With major events planned throughout the area, the department is asking people to plan for delays.
“Watch for message signs warning of congestion,” ODOT said in a press release. “Slow down and be aware of fellow travelers who may not be familiar with our state highways.”
Summer travel season begins in earnest Friday with Memorial Day weekend. The Oregon Department of Transportation has some tips on planning ahead to spend more time enjoying your trip and less time stuck in traffic.
Here is the summer travel release from ODOT:
- Check your route on TripCheck.com. We’ve added more cameras showing road conditions, more real travel times, look for cones on our construction projects, and striped lines to see local partners road and construction information.
- Plan ahead. Major events like the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, July 15-24, may cause delays on Interstate 5. Watch for message signs warning of congestion. Slow down, and be aware of fellow travelers who may not be familiar with our state highways.
- Plan a car-free trip. Consider taking the POINT bus or Amtrak to the games in Eugene, and walking or biking around town. Or avoid the crowds and plan a walking or biking tour. Look for resources under “Plan your Trip”.
- Driving electric? Look forward to upgraded EV charging stations along major roads like I-5, I-84, and U.S. 101. Some chargers on these roads are part of the West Coast Electric Highway network and now have upgraded plug types that can connect to more EV models. You can spot the new chargers by their orange-colored stickers.
- Oregon has about 2,100 public EV charging stations throughout the state. We’re about to get a lot more along major roads and in Oregon’s communities over the next few years, courtesy of ODOT’s pledge of $100 million for EV charging infrastructure.
- Construction is everywhere. Road and bridge construction occur year around in Oregon, but paving needs good weather and so large projects happens in the summer. Check out our Project Tracker and see what is planned. Check TripCheck for any delays from projects underway. Watch for orange, slow down around work zones and help everyone get home safely.
- Take extra caution around chip seals. This lower cost paving method extends the life of the road, but slow down as there can be loose rock around that may fly and break windows or chip paint.
- To make travel easier for Oregonians and the thousands of visitors expected for the World Athletic Championships, some construction and maintenance projects will be on hold for three weeks in July.
- Rules of the Road. Know what to expect on Oregon roads. The Move Over Law says you must move to another lane if an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road with emergency lights flashing. If you can’t change lanes, slow down. ODOT Incident Responders are on the road to respond to incidents with other first responder partners. Have you been driving awhile? Brush up on the rules in 2022-2023 Oregon Driver Manual.
- Waterfall Corridor improved access. The much-loved Waterfall Corridor of the Historic Columbia River Highway can be visited by bike, bus, or tour. If you drive in your personal vehicle, you’ll need a timed use permit from May 24 until Sept. 5 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Permits are available online for a $2 transaction fee. A limited number of same-day permits (with no fee) are available in person at several area locations. More information on transportation options and permits.
- Wildfires. Debris cleanup from 2020’s devastating wildfires is done, but some of road repairs continue this summer. Expect delays on OR 224, OR 22, OR 126, and OR 138 as crews continue to remove rocks and debris over the highway, fix fire-damaged roads, remove hazardous trees and re-seed with native plants, and repave. OR 224 is open but most recreation areas remain closed and there are multiple work zones.
- Last year in Oregon, cars were the number one source of wildfires during the summer. Do your part to prevent them. If you have to pull off the road, stay on hardened surfaces and avoid dry grass. Never, ever toss a lit cigarette or any burning materials from you vehicle.
- If you end up in a smoky area, turn on your headlights so others can see you.
- Be Prepared. Make sure your vehicle is in good working order before you head out. Check your coolant, hoses, and your tires. Have emergency supplies in your vehicle. Food, water, extra medications, a first aid kit, a paper road map, phone charger, jumper cables, a safety vest and a flashlight all may come in handy as you travel.
Know before you go and have a safe trip wherever you go and however you choose to get there.
