On Memorial Day — the last Monday of each May — we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We recall their names, their faces, and the lives they lived. The ceremony at the Fallen Heroes Memorial is imbued with a sense of solemnity, as we honor the fallen and comfort the families they left behind. The program includes remarks by community leaders, a keynote address by a veteran, a three-volley salute, and a wreath laying, each gesture a symbol of our enduring respect.
On Memorial Day, the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial also expands its solemn roll call as we officially induct any fallen heroes who have either made the ultimate sacrifice in the preceding year or whose historical connection to Gwinnett County has been newly discovered. These names, permanently inscribed upon the memorial stones, serve as a lasting tribute and ensure that their sacrifice is forever remembered within our community