If you plan to get out and remember those who served, the Brookline Veterans' Services department has a full program which travels to various sites around town and culminates in the rededication of the restored Civil War tablets outside Town Hall.

A shuttle departs from Veterans' Post at 8 a.m., goes to Walnut Hills Cemetery, and will return to the World War Monument infront of Town Hall at 11 a.m. for the concluding ceremonies.

Program at the Grand Army of the Republic Monument

• Invocation by Reverend David Johnson, Minister Emeritus at First Parish Church
• Tribute to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) by Reverend David Johnson, Minister Emeritus at First Parish Church
• Laying of a Wreath presented by Arthur Hurley of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Stephen F. Rutledge Post
• Musical Selection by Amanda Cavanaugh

Program at Walnut Hills Cemetery's Veterans' Lot

Conducted by Dr. Ron Nasif, Commander-American Legion Post 11

• Red Basket presented by Allen Macpherson, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Stephen F. Rutledge Post 864
• White Basket presented by Jack McCarthy, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Stephen F. Rutledge Post 864
• Blue Basket presented by Jack FlanneryVeterans of Foreign Wars, Stephen F. Rutledge Post 864, American Legion Post 11
• Firing Squad and Honor Guard composed of members of the American Legion,Veterans of Foreign Wars-Stephen F. Rutledge Post 864, Brookline Police Department, Brookline Fire Department and Brighton High School JROTC
• Taps and Echo performed by Brighton High School JROTC

Program at Brookline Revolutionary Cemetery

• Welcome by Frances Greenleaf Hill, State Chairman of National Defense, DAR
• Placing of a Wreath by Emily Farnsworth, Regent of Hannah Goddard Chapter, DAR; Frances Greenleaf Hill, State Chairman of National Defense, DAR; Dianne Laffey, Member Hannah Goddard Chapter, DAR
• Invocation by Reverend David Johnson, Minister Emeritus at First Parish Church
• Firing Squad and Honor Guard composed of members of the American Legion,Veterans of Foreign Wars-Stephen F. Rutledge Post 864, Brookline Police Department, Brookline Fire Department and Brighton High School JROTC
• Musical Selection by Amanda Cavanaugh
• Taps and Echo performed by Brighton High School JROTC

Program at Town Hall and Rededication of Civil War Tablets

Conducted by Bill McGroarty, Director of Department of Veterans’ Services

• "Amazing Grace" by PALS Chorus
• Greeting and Introduction of Officer of the Day by Robert Murphy, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Stephen F. Rutledge Post 864
• Invocation by Reverend David Johnson, Minister Emeritus at First Parish Church
• Pledge of Allegiance by Dr. Ron Nasif, Commander of American Legion Post 11
• Moment of Silence for Deceased Members for American Legion lead by Herbert Taymor, Finance Officer, American Legion Post 11;Past Jr. Vice-Commander, VFW Post 864 
• Moment of Silence for Deceased Members for Veterans of Foreign Wars Jack McCarthy, Member-Veterans of Foreign Wars, Stephen F. Rutledge Post 86
• National Anthem by Kristin DeFosse
• Introduction of Dignitaries by Bill McGroarty, Director of Department of Veterans’ Services
• Greetings from the Town by Board of Selectmen Chair Betsy DeWitt
• "Simple Gifts" by PALS Chorus
• Memorial Day Proclamation by Honorable Frank Smizik, House of Representatives, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Musical Selection by Amanda Cavanaugh
• President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address read by Selectman Richard Benka
• Reading of General Logan's Orders by Herbert Taymor, Finance Officer, American Legion Post 11;Past Jr. Vice-Commander, VFW Post 864 
• "Walk Together Children" by PALS Chorus
• Introduction of Speakers by Bill McGroarty, Director of Department of Veterans’ Services
• Dedication by Michael Shepard, Building Commissioner
• Reading of Civil Warr Honor Roll by Betsy DeWitt, Chair of the Board of Selectmen
• Placing of Wreath at Civil War Marker Arthur Hurley, WWII Veteran, Silver Star Recipient,  Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars-Stephen F. Rutledge Post 86
• Musical Selection by Amanda Cavanaugh
  
• "Ain't No Grace" by PALS Chorus
• Benediction by Reverend David Johnson, Minister Emeritus at First Parish Church
• Battle Hymn of the Republic by Kristin DeFosse
• Firing Squad and Honor Guard composed of members of the American Legion,Veterans of Foreign Wars-Stephen F. Rutledge Post 864, Brookline Police Department, Brookline Fire Department and Brighton High School JROTC
• "Amazing Grace" by PALS Chorus