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Department of Veterans and Military Families

Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families to Honor Unaccompanied Veterans on July 31

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (July 23, 2026) — The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Cemetery and Memorials Program invites the public to attend two dignified burial ceremonies on Friday July 31, honoring two unaccompanied veterans who served our nation with honor. These ceremonies ensure that no veteran is laid to rest alone and provide an opportunity for the community to pay their final respects.

Crownsville Veterans Cemetery

1122 Sunrise Beach Road
Crownsville, MD 21032

Friday, July 31 | 11:00 a.m.

Corporal Kenneth Hayden, U.S. Marine Corps
Served: May 10, 1966 – February 23, 1968

Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery

11501 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Friday, July 31 | 1:00 p.m.

Specialist Fourth Class Paul Metz Jr., U.S. Army
Served: April 1, 1963 – March 31, 1965

Members of the public, veterans, military organizations, and community partners are encouraged to attend and help ensure these heroes receive the honor and respect they have earned through their service.

For more information, please contact the DVMF Cemetery and Memorials Program at 410-923-6981.