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Memorial Day Drive-Thru Parade Program

May 25, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This pandemic will not stop us from honoring our veterans — safely!

Decorate Your Car and Drive Through La Vista’s Memorial Park
To Show Your Patriotic Spirit.

FEATURING: Grand Marshal, Stuart “Stu” Headley

USS West Virginia

Pearl Harbor Veteran WWII and Korean War

(Saying “Aloha” to you from a convertible Porsche at 98 years young)

Special Guests

82nd Airborne Division San Diego Chapter

Alfonso Calderon, Rick Salde and Norm Vanderbilt

All Vietnam War veterans who served with distinction with the
US Army 82nd and 101st
Airborne Divisions

Letitia Coxe Shelby Chapter, NSDAR

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Display of Vietnam Wall

Irene Hobbs

Debbie Williams

Vikki Grieshaber

Daughters of Union Veteran’s of Civil War 1861-1865

Kathleen Winchester

Susan Zimmer

Jane Zoch

Patriotic Music, Sponsored by: Tony Mirador

Akroz San Diego Event Productions

Taps on Bagpipes, Charles Rosenberg

Special “Thank You” to volunteers who helped place US flags on veteran memorials

On behalf of La Vista Memorial Park & Mortuary we invite you to visit our Facebook for more information

When visiting your loved ones Please observe social distancing and wear your face masks.

Details

Date:
May 25, 2020
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Organizer

Luisa McCarthy
Phone
619-475-7770
Email
events@lavistamemorialpark.com

Venue

La Vista Memorial Park & Mortuary
3191 Orange Street
National City, CA 91950 United States + Google Map
Phone
619-475-7770
  • An integral part of the fabric of our community...
    "For over a century La Vista Memorial Park was always considered just a cemetery, but now it has become an integral part of the fabric of our community. It has become the place where we all can come to celebrate, individually and as a community, loved ones both present and departed. The Memorial Day and Dia de los Muertos celebrations are indeed highlights that are among those things that have transformed a community necessity into a wonderful community asset!"
    — The Honorable Ron Morrison (National City)
  • This park has it all...
    "Ocean views to the West, spectacular mountain views to the East and South. This park has it all."
    — Louise (La Mesa, CA)
  • It is a pleasure to work hand in hand in a united effort to showcase the founding Kimball family and the history since 1868...
    "Lady Janice Martinelli and National City Historical Society are eternally grateful to La Vista Memorial Park for their dedication to Historic Preservation. “It is a pleasure to work hand in hand in a united effort to showcase the founding Kimball family and the history since 1868”."
    — Lady Janice Martinelli (President of the National City Historical Society)
  • Con la ayuda de mis nuevos amigos en La Vista pude realizar este deseo....
    "Yo deseaba darle a mi familia algo muy especial y eterno... Y con la ayuda de mis nuevos amigos en La Vista pude realizar este deseo."
    — Greg (San Diego, CA)
  • My new friends at La Vista made it happen...
    "I wanted to give my family something special and eternal... My new friends at La Vista made it happen."
    — Greg (San Diego, CA)
  • Este parque cementerio lo tiene todo...
    "Cuenta con una vista del mar hacia el Este y con una vista espectacular de las montañas al Oeste y al Sur. Este parque cementerio lo tiene todo."
    — Louise (La Mesa, CA)
  • I’m deeply grateful for every little detail La Vista took to make our experience in my dad’s final send off perfect...
    "We never want to talk about death but it is most certainly something we will face sooner or later. Luckily my parents are of a different mind-set and had taken care of all the final arrangements down the minimal of details, so there was no stress on the days following my dad’s passing. I had just returned home to Texas a few days prior to his passing. La Vista staff contacted me and asked if I would like to use their Hacienda Hall for a family private viewing of my father. At first I was unsure. They suggested I sleep on it. The next day, I said yes. It is a time that I will cherish forever. My husband and I got to visit with my dad one final time before his mass the following day. The Hacienda Hall was absolutely beautiful, cozy, even heavenly, not sad or cold and impersonal like your average funeral viewing rooms. They facilitated a very special final good-by with my dad whom I love dearly. I’m deeply grateful for every little detail La Vista took to make our experience in my dad’s final send off perfect. Thank you for doing what you do."
    — Valerie Juarez (Pair, Texas)
  • We recommend others to pre-plan their burial arrangements...
    "We recommend others to pre-plan their burial arrangements. My husband and I have been talking about pre-planning our funeral and burial so our son doesn't have this burden on his shoulder. Through experience, it is very hard on the surviving family members. The hurt is tremendous."
    — The Nichols Family
  • The team at La Vista helped us through a very difficult time...
    "We didn't know where to start when faced with an unexpected loss in our family. The team at La Vista helped us through a very difficult time and we are so pleased with the choices we made. Only after comparing our experiences with others did we realize what a value La Vista provides."
    — Marie (La Jolla, CA)
  • I am comforted knowing my family will not have to make these decisions on their own...
    "I only wish I had taken care of my preplanning arrangements earlier... it was so easy and I am comforted knowing my family will not have to make these decisions on their own."
    — Jim (El Cajon, CA)
  • The South Bay is fortunate to have business leaders like La Vista...
    "Who thinks of a cemetery as a key center of a community’s cultural life? Probably no one-unless they know about La Vista. Their efforts to preserve the region’s history; to reach out to military veterans, young and old, and honor their service; and to carry on a proud Mexican tradition with an annual Dia de los Muertos celebration for the entire community. … all set La Vista apart. The South Bay is fortunate to have business leaders like La Vista who appreciate the importance of community service."
    — Charles Reilly (San Diego)
  • El equipo de profesionales de La Vista nos ayudo durante estos momentos tan difíciles...
    "No sabíamos por donde empezar a buscar cuando nos enfrentamos con la perdida inesperada de un familiar. El equipo de profesionales de La Vista nos ayudo durante estos momentos tan difíciles y estamos muy satisfechos con las decisiones que tomamos y fue cuando comparamos con otras personas las experiencias que tuvieron en este tipo de situación que nos dimos cuenta del empeño que pone La Vista."
    — Marie ( La Jolla, CA)
  • Their compassion and generosity made our last moments with our loved ones feel beautiful...
    "My grandfather, father and sister are all laid to rest at La Vista Memorial Park. It is during life’s most difficult times that we must rely on others who have knowledge to help. In my personal experience La Vista has constantly went above and beyond the limits with their superior and excellent service, their compassion and generosity made our last moments with our loved ones feel beautiful. There are no words to express our sincere gratitude during one of the lowest times in our lives. The caring and compassion they showed helped to ease the pain of the entire funeral decision making process each time."
    — Josie Clark (Bonita, CA)
  • me siento en paz sabiendo que mi familia no tendrá que tomar este tipo de decisiones...
    "Como me hubiera gustado haber tomado la decisión de hacer arreglos previos antes...fue tan fácil y me siento en paz sabiendo que mi familia no tendrá que tomar este tipo de decisiones."
    — Jim (El Cajon, CA)