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At the USS Kidd, we are proud to preserve important pieces of military history and support those veterans who’ve given everything to protect the freedom we all enjoy. Throughout the year, we host several remembrance ceremonies, patriotic celebrations, and other events in honor of the men and women of our armed forces. For more information about any of these events, contact our team.
April 11, 2020
Kamikaze Attack Remembrance Ceremony
Remembering those who've fallen aboard DD-661. A remembrance ceremony is held on the USS KIDD’s fantail each April 11th, which is the anniversary of the day when a kamikaze aircraft went through the hull of the USS KIDD (DD-661). The ceremony takes place at 1:55 p.m., the exact time that the...
May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
“What should Memorial Day mean to you?” It’s a question that the USS KIDD Veterans Museum asks each year as it hosts a remembrance ceremony to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day at 10:00 am. The event is held in the Louisiana Memorial Plaza, located on the grounds of the...