City of Friendswood Memorial Day Service 2026

The City of Friendswood held its Memorial Day Service on May 27, 2026, to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service. The event featured an invocation by Staff Sergeant Dustin Wood, a presentation of colors by the Friendswood Police Department Honor Guard, and remarks from the Mayor Pro Tem and guest speaker Colonel Helen Strong George, a retired U.S. Army officer. The ceremony included musical tributes and a solemn playing of taps to honor fallen heroes. While the meeting focused on remembrance and community recognition of military service, there were no discussions or actions related to procurement, contracting, or budget allocations.