Sunday May 25th, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:30pm
USS San Francisco Memorial, Lands’ End, San Francisco
Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in the Service of their Country
Join the USS San Francisco Memorial Foundation and the families of the “Frisco” Veterans for our annual celebration of those who served on this historic ship and in honor of those who gave their lives during the war in the Pacific and the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Highlights of Our Memorial Event
Ceremony Opens
11:30 pm
Gather and Music by the Sea Cadet Band of the West
12:00 pm
Memorial Program Commences with Parade of Colors
VIP Speakers
Mr. Neil Frank R. Ferrer, Consul General of the Philippines
Mr. Takeshi Ishihara , Deputy Consul General of Japan
Keynote Speaker
RADM Thomas L. Andrews III, USN (Ret),
A historical perspective on the Battle of Guadalcanal and what it meant to the larger war in the Pacific.
Chair of Honor
Maj. Gen James M. “Mike” Myatt, USMC (Ret.)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Col Brendan Kearney, USMC (Ret.)
Music
Naval Sea Cadet Band of the West and the Arete’ Singers
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