Category: May 2025 Events

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Memorial Day Ceremony – May 26, 2025 | Idaho State Veterans Cemetery

Memorial Day Ceremony – May 26, 2025 | Idaho State Veterans Cemetery

Join the Idaho community in honoring our fallen heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025, held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise.

This solemn and respectful event will pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

📍 Ceremony Details

  • Date: Monday, May 26, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Location: Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
    10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise, ID 83714

🚍 Parking & Shuttle Service

  • Public Parking & Shuttle available at Optimist Park
    🕗 Shuttles run from 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
    (Highly encouraged due to limited cemetery parking)

🕊️ Why Attend?

Memorial Day is more than a holiday—it’s a time to gather, reflect, and honor the ultimate sacrifice made by those who served. This ceremony offers a quiet and powerful space for remembrance, unity, and gratitude.

📞 Additional Information

For updates, visit the Idaho Division of Veterans Services or contact your local veterans organization.

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Run to Remember – May 24, 2025 | Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial Event

Run to Remember

🏃‍♂️ Run to Remember – May 24, 2025 | Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial

Join the Idaho community this Memorial Day Weekend at the Run to Remember, a special event honoring Idaho’s fallen service members. Held at Century High School in Pocatello, this meaningful run or walk is part of the 2025 Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial.

Participants will symbolically walk or run one mile for each of the 97 Idaho service members who have died in the Global War on Terrorism.

📍 Event Details

  • Event: Run to Remember

  • Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

  • Time:

    • Registration: 9:00 AM

    • Run/Walk Begins: 10:00 AM

  • Location: Century High School Track
    7801 West Diamond Back Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204

  • Cost: $10 donation encouraged

🎽 Extras: Participants will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last.

❤️ Why It Matters

This event honors Jim Van Osdol, a proud Marine who served his country with dedication. His memory and the memory of others live on through this tribute.

💬 “Fair Winds and Following Seas”
— In remembrance of Jim Van Osdol (06.22.1945 – 08.15.2024)

🙌 Support the Cause

All donations go directly to support the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial and ensure this tradition of remembrance continues year after year.

🧡 Sponsored by: SnapTight Products

📞 Get Involved

For more information, visit:
🌐 idahofieldofheroes.com
📞 Call: (208) 282-4245
📧 Email: idahofohm@gmail.com

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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial – Memorial Day Weekend 2025 | Pocatello, ID

Field of Heroes

🇺🇸 Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial – Memorial Day Weekend 2025 | Pocatello, ID

Each Memorial Day, the community gathers to honor the brave service members who gave their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is a powerful, visual tribute—featuring over 7,000 crosses and flags—set up for public viewing at Century High School in Pocatello.

This one-of-a-kind display is open 24 hours a day throughout Memorial Day weekend. It’s a place for families, veterans, and the public to reflect, remember, and pay their respects.

📍 Event Location

Century High School
Pocatello, Idaho

🗓️ Memorial Schedule

Set-Up: May 19–22
Open to the public: 24/7 beginning May 23
Take Down: May 27

🕊️ Daily Highlights

Friday, May 23

  • Dedication Ceremony

  • Youth Ceremony

  • Flag Folding Ceremony

Saturday, May 24

  • Run to Remember

  • Children’s Activities

  • USO Show

  • Stasia Acrobats

Sunday, May 25

  • Shawn Barnby Concert

  • Silent Wounds Vigil

Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)

  • POW*MIA Recognition

  • Retire with Respect – Flag Retirement

  • Thunder Run

  • Closing Ceremony

📞 Contact & More Info

This memorial is built entirely by volunteers and funded by donations from generous supporters in the community. It’s a labor of love and remembrance—one that continues to grow in impact every year.

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Exploring Care and Support Services for Dementia

Empowered Caregiver

Exploring Care and Support Services for Dementia

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, caregivers can attend the fourth session of the Empowered Caregiver series at the Twin Falls Public Library.

This class covers how to plan ahead and navigate available services for individuals living with dementia.

Learn about:

  • Future care decisions, including residential care and hospice
  • What respite services are and how to access them
  • Community support resources for families

Location: Twin Falls Public Library, 201 4th Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Contact: Jody Cornilsen – jocornilsen@alz.org or 208-350-6823