Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery Events

To commemorate Memorial Day, flags will be placed on all grave sites on Friday, May 23, 2008 and will remain until Tuesday, May 27, 2008. The annual Memorial Day Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held Monday, May 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. This event will be hosted by the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 5, of Suffolk, VA. A guest speaker has been invited and the ceremony will include a color guard and live music.

The administration office will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to assist veterans and their families with grave site location, general information, and filling out the cemetery pre-application form.

Veterans Day Events

To commemorate Veterans Day, flags will be placed on all grave sites on Monday, November 10, 2008 and will remain until Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

The administration office will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11 to assist veterans and their families with grave site location, general information, and filling out the cemetery pre-application form.

Other Holidays

On Easter Sunday, Mothers Day and Fathers Day the cemetery staff will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to assist families visiting their loved one’s gravesite.

Submitting your pre-application

If you wish to complete the pre-application process during your visit, please bring the following documentation. The pre-application process takes about ten minutes.

• Military discharge paperwork (normally your DD-214 or Form 53)
• Copy of records showing you are a resident of Virginia. This could be your Virginia driver's license or Virginia ID card.
• Marriage certificate if appropriate.