Join us in remembering at our Memorial Day Service.
Sunday, May 25th, at 2:00 PM
Come and see the sea of flags spread throughout the park!
Memorial Day Service
A moment to remember.
All community members and their families are welcome to attend our special Memorial Day Service and take part in commemorating and celebrating the lives of our country’s fallen heroes.
The Ceremony will be held at ALTO-RESTE PARK (109 ALTO-RESTE PARK, ALTOONA, PA, 16601) and will include a display of Military Vehicles and Artillery, as well as many traditional observances:
- Riderless Horse
- Presentation of Colors
- Bagpipes
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Songs from All Branches of Service
- Placement of Wreath at Veteran’s Garden
- Gun Salute*
- Taps
*Live ammo will NOT be used.
Guest Speakers
This year’s speakers are Pennsylvania State Representative Lou Schmitt and President Judge Wade Kagarise.
In 2018, Louis C. “Lou” Schmitt Jr. was chosen by the people of the 79th Legislative District in Blair County to represent them in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The district includes the City of Altoona, the townships of Allegheny and Logan and the borough of Tunnelhill. For the 2025-26 session, Lou serves on the Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, Insurance and Transportation committees.
Lou’s top priority is to create greater economic opportunities for residents and employers of the 79th Legislative District by supporting and advancing legislation that cuts through the red tape, encourages job creation and keeps companies from moving out of state.
Judge Wade Kagarise has served on the Blair County Court of Common Pleas since January 2014. Judge Kagarise has been the President Judge of this Court since January 2024. As a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas, Judge Kagarise presides over all types of disputes that come before the Court of Common Pleas which include criminal matters, family law matters and civil law matters.
Judge Kagarise has been an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice/Sociology Department of Saint Francis University since 2009 He has taught courses in Criminal Law, Criminal Investigations and the American Court System.
Wade lives in Hollidaysburg and is active in community service with various organizations. He has been a member of Altoona Sunrise Rotary for over twenty five years. Judge Kagarise is also a Veteran of the US Army Reserves where he served as an Infantryman.
