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El Paso County proclaims May 26 Memorial Day; Pikes Peak National Cemetery leaders urge remembrance and family support
Summary
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners on May 20 adopted a proclamation designating May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day in the county. Leaders from Pikes Peak National Cemetery and the nonprofit Angels of America’s Fallen spoke about ceremonies and the need to support surviving family members.
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners on May 20 voted 4-0 to adopt a proclamation designating May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day in El Paso County.
The proclamation, introduced by Vice Chair Holly Williams during the board's regular meeting, traces Decoration Day’s origins to 1868 and notes Congress’ 1971 act establishing the federal holiday. The board debated no amendments and approved the proclamation by roll call.
The proclamation…
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