Dayton National Cemetery

08/25/2026

Mark your calendars and join us at Dayton National Cemetery for the 2026 National Day of Service and Remembrance (NDOS) in honor of the innocent victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. All Americans are encouraged to participate in community service in honor of those that our Nation lost and to observe this day. In coordination with the non-profit organization Carry the Load, we will host Patriot Day/NDOS volunteer headstone cleaning at the cemetery to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9-11. All activities will occur on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:00 am. More details will follow.

Watch this video from The Honorable Samuel B. Brown, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs about the event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxIhlPIdUoU

Twenty-five years ago, the September 11th attacks shocked our count...

08/24/2026

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07/29/2026

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07/23/2026

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07/22/2026

🐾 Planning to attend a committal service?

Out of respect for the families we serve—and for the safety and well-being of your pets—we ask that visitors not bring pets to committal services. Only trained service dogs, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are permitted during services.

Military funeral honors include the firing of a r***e volley and the sounding of Taps. The sudden, high-intensity noise from the r***e volley can be harmful to a pet’s highly sensitive hearing and may cause pain, fear, anxiety, or unpredictable behavior. Even calm, well-behaved pets can become startled by the gunfire, creating a safety concern for themselves, their handlers, and those attending the service.

A committal service is a solemn ceremony honoring a Veteran’s life and military service. Leaving pets at home helps preserve the peaceful and dignified atmosphere families deserve while protecting your furry companion from unnecessary stress and potential hearing injury.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and dignified environment for the families who have entrusted us with honoring their loved ones, and for helping protect the well-being of your pets.

07/04/2026

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VA Police will be locking the North Liscum and Gettysburg vehicle gates at 8:00 p.m. every day, and unlocking them at 5:00 a.m.
The South Liscum gate (close to 35) will remain open 24/7.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we proudly celebrate 250 years of American independence. As our nation marks this historic milestone, we honor the enduring ideals of liberty, democracy, and service that have shaped the United States since 1776.

At Dayton National Cemetery, we are privileged to care for the final resting place of generations of Veterans who answered our nation’s call—from the earliest defenders of our nation to those who have served in more recent conflicts. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment have safeguarded the freedoms we cherish today.

As you celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with family and friends, we invite you to take a moment to remember those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Their legacy lives on through the freedoms we enjoy and the nation they helped preserve.

From all of us at Dayton National Cemetery, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

Happy 250th Birthday, America, and Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026