As the nation prepares to celebrate Memorial Day, Gethsemane Cemetery in Federal Way (37600 Pacific Hwy. S.) will join thousands of Catholic cemeteries across the United States in a national celebration, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.”

The program, developed by the Catholic Cemetery Conference, will honor those men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, as well as recognize both active military and military veterans who have served our country.

Rev. Michael Radermacher will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Active military and veterans are invited to participate and recite uniform intercessions followed by a moment of silence. The cemetery will conduct a Wreath Laying Ceremony.