Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum To Honor Veterans

This month, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum will begin to honor the many dedicated veterans laid to rest on the property with the launch of the Pinelawn Veteran’s Legacy Project.  An ongoing initiative, Pinelawn will share families’ unique stories about their loved ones laid to rest on the property, in appreciation of their service and bravery.  

“We want to pay tribute to the many men and women who have served our country and resting peacefully now at Pinelawn.  Their sense of duty and patriotism is like no other and in a world now when heroes need to be celebrated, we want to do our part in helping our families honor and remember their loved ones’ brave contributions to our country,” said Justin Locke, President and CEO, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum.  

Jennifer Ayers, of Baldwin, remembers her late father, Patrick Ayers, an E8 First Sergeant in the Army, for his great smile and unwavering love for his family. “My dad loved being in the military and our family was so proud of his 20+ years of service. He was strong, reliable, and loved his children and grandchildren as fiercely as they loved him.” During Patrick’s tenure in the Army, he trained soldiers and served as a member of the military police. Patrick Ayers’ story will be among the many, featured in the Pinelawn Veteran’s Legacy Project, which will enable Patrick’s story to live on and allow families to feel connected to those they have lost. 

For the first time, Pinelawn will also play a leading role to help honor our country’s military at the upcoming Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.  A sponsor of the Memorial Day Weekend show, this year the Bethpage Air Show will be taking place on Saturday, May 28, 2022, and Sunday, May 29, 2022, from 10 AM – 3 PM. Stop by the Pinelawn tent for giveaways Friday – Sunday, May 27th – 29th, from 10 AM – 3 PM! Learn more by visiting bethpageairshow.com

“This year’s highly anticipated show is going to be spectacular!  We are very pleased to welcome the Blue Angels back to Long Island after their four-year absence. Thank you to Pinelawn and all the show’s sponsors for their continued support of what has grown to become Long Island’s Greatest Show,” said George Gorman, Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation – Long Island Region.  

The Pinelawn Veteran’s Legacy Project will honor veterans monthly on Pinelawn’s website and social media pages.  If you have a loved one laid to rest at Pinelawn and would like to be included in the remembrance project, complete the form by clicking here and upload a high-resolution photo of your loved one in uniform.  Learn more by visiting pinelawn.com/veterans-legacy-project/

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum boasts exceptionally beautiful grounds where visitors come to admire its vibrant flower beds, decades old trees and historic monuments. Their expansive roster of educational programming, which are free of charge, include yoga classes, old-fashioned trolley tours of the park’s award-winning Arboretum, and fun and educational lessons on the importance of various insects to the environment. 

To see a full list Pinelawn’s schedule of events for 2022 and to be added to the email list to learn more, click here. 

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, located in Farmingdale, New York, is a non-sectarian cemetery prided on creating and maintaining a beautiful and serene environment where families can find tranquility and comfort.  Its open and expansive landscape features hundreds of acres of manicured grounds, unique architecture, flowing bronze fountains and flower-lined walks.  Its beautiful memorial gardens offer all who visit, scenic beauty where they can reflect upon their loved ones in peace.