Friends of the Veterans Monument will host the 6th annual Memorial Day observance on May 30 at 11am at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville.

Each year the community gathers at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument grounds on Memorial Day to honor those who have served and sacrificed for the cause of freedom.

Highlights of this year’s tribute include:

· A T-6 aircraft fly-by salute in the missing man formation to honor those who have sacrificed to preserve our freedoms

· U.S.M.C. Color Guard

· Special guest speaker: Former U.S.M.C. Maj. Gen. Douglas M. Stone, retired

· Participation of local Cub and Boy Scout troops, Marine Corps League

· Friends of the Veterans monument scholarship awards.