Blanco CountyVeterans Memorial

Coming up

Flyer for the Veterans Day Community Tribute: Honor, Service, Sacrifice. Distinguished guest speaker Retired Major General Alfred A. Valenzuela, U.S. Army. November 11, 2026, 4:00 PM, at the Blanco County Veterans Memorial, 300 N. Nugent, Johnson City. Fellowship reception afterward at the Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum, 100 N. Nugent. Sponsored by the Hill Country Chapter NSDAR.

Veterans Day Community Tribute

Date
Time
4:00 PM
Where
Blanco County Veterans Memorial, 300 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City (map)

Join us as we honor and celebrate our veterans for their service, sacrifice and dedication to our country, with distinguished guest speaker Retired Major General Alfred A. Valenzuela, U.S. Army. Open to the public.

Fellowship reception: after the tribute, everyone is invited to a reception at the Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum, 100 N. Nugent, Johnson City.

In the event of inclement weather, the tribute will be moved. Check back here or on our Facebook page for updates.

Sponsored by the Hill Country Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Memorial Day Program

Date
Where
Blanco County Veterans Memorial, 300 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City (map)

A Memorial Day program at the memorial honoring those who gave their lives in service. Open to the public.

Flag Day Program

Date
Where
Blanco County Veterans Memorial, 300 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City (map)

A Flag Day program at the memorial. Open to the public.

Held every year

  • Memorial Day (May): a program at the memorial honoring those who gave their lives in service
  • Flag Day (June): a program at the memorial
  • Veterans Day (November 11): a program at the memorial honoring all who served
  • Wreaths Across America (December): wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves in Johnson City
  • Community gatherings throughout the year

Past events

Flyer for the Flag Day Celebration and Retirement Ceremony, Saturday, June 13, 2026

Flag Day Celebration and Retirement Ceremony

Date
Time
Flag retirement ceremony at 10:00 AM; community celebration starting at noon
Where
Blanco County Veterans Memorial (ceremony) and Johnson City Community Park (celebration) (map)

A flag retirement ceremony at the memorial, followed by a community celebration in the park.

The community celebration included free pool admission courtesy of the City of Johnson City, a complimentary lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers (while supplies lasted), Touch-a-Truck with vehicles from the Johnson City VFD and the Johnson City Police Department, washer pit games, and an NSDAR educational and art tent.

Made possible by the Hill Country Chapter of the NSDAR, American Legion Memorial Hwy Post #352, the City of Johnson City and the Johnson City VFD.

Poster for Home at Last, a tribute to Staff Sergeant Dayton Polvado, with the April 18, 2026 schedule

Home at Last: A Tribute of Remembrance and Honor for Staff Sergeant Dayton Polvado

Date
Time
Friday, April 10 (procession) and Saturday, April 18, 2026 (memorial service)
Where
Johnson City, Texas, with a pause at the Veterans Memorial (map)

Staff Sergeant Dayton Polvado, U.S. Army, World War II, listed as Missing in Action for 81 years, returned home to Blanco County to be laid to rest with full military honors.

Staff Sergeant Dayton Polvado, U.S. Army. Company K, 3rd Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, World War II. June 29, 1915 – December 12, 1944.

Listed as Missing in Action for 81 years, he returned home to be laid to rest with full military honors. The family and community invited all who wished to pay their respects to join them in honoring and celebrating Dayton’s long-awaited homecoming.

Friday, April 10, 2026: Military planeside honors at San Antonio International Airport, then a dignified transfer to Crofts-Crow Funeral Home in Johnson City with the Patriot Guard Riders of San Antonio.

Saturday, April 18, 2026:

  • 10:00 AM: Procession left Crofts-Crow Funeral Home, 305 East Elm Street, Johnson City, with the Patriot Guard Riders of San Antonio.
  • 10:15 AM: Pause at the Veterans Memorial for a moment of silence and reflection.
  • 11:00 AM: Full military honors memorial service at the Liberty Lighthouse Fellowship Sanctuary, 321 Old River Crossing, Johnson City, followed by a reception.
Invitation to the official Blanco County Veterans Memorial ribbon cutting, Saturday, November 16, 2024

Official Blanco County Veterans Memorial Ribbon Cutting

Date
Time
11 AM – 1 PM
Where
Blanco County Veterans Memorial, 300 N. Nugent Street, Johnson City, Texas (map)

The official ribbon cutting for the completed memorial.

Hosted by the Hill Country Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in alliance with Blanco County, Texas, American Legion Post #352 and the Blanco County Veterans Memorial Committee.