Photos: Honoring Memorial Day in Wilsonville
Published 12:07 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Members of the Civil Air Patrol Cadets Aurora Squadron bow their head in prayer during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Ron Phillips performs "Taps" during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Members of the West Coast Ravens Flight Team perform a flyover during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Members of the Civil Air Patrol Cadets Aurora Squadron present the colors during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Members of the Civil Air Patrol Cadets Aurora Squadron present the colors during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Veterans and their families listen to a speech during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
David Penaflor, past president of the Korean War Veterans Association Oregon Trail Chapter, gives remarks during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
David Penaflor,past president of the Korean War Veterans Association Oregon Trail Chapter, bows his head in prayer during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Veterans salute the flag during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Wilsonville mayor Shawn O'Neil shakes hands during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Wilsonville mayor Shawn O'Neil gives remarks during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
American Legion Post 65 First Vice Commander Tom Vaughn gives remarks during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Korean War veteran Mike Williamson gives remarks during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Veterans perform the wreath presentation during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Chaplin Terry Schrick gives remarks during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
Crowds check out the memorial wreaths during Wilsonville's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. (Jonathan House / Wilsonville Spokesman)
In the morning Monday, May 26, Wilsonville community members gathered in Town Center Park to honor those who died while serving in the armed forces.
Wilsonville’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony was held at the Oregon Korean War Memorial in Wilsonville. The event featured a flyover from the West Coast Ravens Flight Team, a wreath presentation ceremony and more.
Guest speakers at the event included veterans, Wilsonville mayor Shawn O’Neil and event organizer and Korean War Veterans Association Oregon Trail Chapter past president David Penaflor.
