The end of the month brings many things to celebrate such as warm weather and summer vacation, but not all celebrations are about hot dogs on the BBQ or big weekend parties. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, we stop what we are doing to honor and remember those who have given their lives while serving in the military. Those brave individuals gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that we would continue to enjoy our freedoms. While their sacrifices are honored around the Puget Sound in many different ways with various events being held, the best way to honor the fallen is to never forget them. So, while you are enjoying the sunshine, your family's company, and time off work, never forget the reason behind this holiday and all that it stands for.

DuPont Memorial Day Ceremony, 2 p.m., Monday, May 27. Please join the city of DuPont as they celebrate Memorial Day at Ross Plaza, located at 1500 Ross Loop.

Memorial Day Ceremony at State Veterans Cemetery, 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 27. Hosted by the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, with music performed by the Lilac City Community Band beginning at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. 21702 W. Espanola Rd., Medical Lake

Washington Veterans Home, 10 a.m., Monday, May 27, 1141 Beach Drive, Chapel Retsil/Port Orchard

Washington Soldiers Home, 2 p.m., Monday, May 27, Chilson Hall, 1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy, Orting

Spokane Veterans Home Memorial Day Program, 10 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 222 E. Fifth Ave., Spokane

Memorial Day Celebration at Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory, 2 p.m., Monday, May 27. Mountain View is honored to host this annual remembrance and celebration in their Garden of Honor. 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood

Tahoma National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, 1 p.m., Monday, May 27.  This ceremony will honor the men and women who have served our nation. 186 SE 240th St., Kent

Thurston County Veterans Council Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 27. Music begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the ceremony at 11 a.m., State Capitol Rotunda, Olympia. The Waterside Service, a tribute to all veterans lost at sea, will be held at Percival Landing Pavilion at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 26.

Tacoma Historical Society and American Legion, 11 a.m., Monday, May 27, Tacoma's War Memorial Park, 624 N Meyers St., Tacoma

Artondale Cemetery American Legion 236 Gig Harbor/VFW Post 1854/ Peninsula Veterans Color and Honor Guard/ Knights of Columbus Council, 10 a.m., Monday, May 27, 5512 Hunt St. NW, Gig Harbor

American Legion Post 160 of West Seattle, 2 p.m., Monday, May 27, 6701 30th Ave. SW, Seattle

America Legion Post 78, 11 a.m., Monday, May 27. Located at Auburn Veterans Memorial, 405 E. St. NE, Auburn.

Tacoma Historical Society Memorial Day Service, 11 a.m., Monday, May 27. Join guest speaker James Pickering, CSM, USA (Ret.) at Tacoma's War Memorial Park located at 7201 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. Parking is available at Narrows Park and Ride.

Bethany Cemetery Memorial Day Program, 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 27,  26418 Mountain Highway (SR 7), Spanaway

Memorial Day Remembrance Event in Puyallup, 1 p.m., Sunday, May 26. The ceremony honors our nation's fallen and the 137 Puyallup citizens who have died in conflicts from World War I to today. State Sen. Hans Zeiger, 25th Legislative District and Air Force Reserve officer, is the guest speaker. The Clan Gordon Pipe Band and Puyallup High School Wind Ensemble will play. The event is free, with indoor seating and is suitable for all ages. Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S. Meridian, Puyallup

Woodlawn Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, 4 p.m., Monday, May 27, 5930 Mullen Rd. SE, Lacey