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The 500 Festival Memorial Service, held the week of the Indianapolis 500, recognizes Indiana men and women who lost their lives while serving in the Armed
Forces. The ceremony includes a speech by a notable speaker and reading aloud of the names of Indiana service men and women who lost their lives in the past year. While the names are being read, a wreath is laid in memory of all Hoosiers from all wars and conflicts who lost their lives while in the military.
A symbolic military funeral with a special horse-drawn caisson presented by the Indiana National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters Ceremonial Unit takes place, with a riderless horse symbolizing the fact that the deceased fell as warriors and will not ride again. A ceremonial flyover concludes the service.
The Memorial Service is televised commercial-free on WNDY and broadcast by WFMS.
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What events lead up to the Indianapolis 500?
Events leading up to the Indianapolis 500 are:Taking place at the track:500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard (also called the Mayor's Breakfast)Opening Day featuring The Celebration of AutomobilesPractice for the raceFast FridayPole Day QualificationsArmed Forces Bump Day500 Festival Community DayQualifications for the Firestone Freedom 100Miller Lite Carb DayLegends Day at the Indy 500IPL 500 Festival Parade (on the eve of race day)The running of the Indianapolis 500Victory Circle CelebrationSome events that take place away from the track:500 Festival Princess ProgramThe Mini Marathon RaceIndy 500 Golf Outing500 Festival Memorial ServiceRegion's 500 Festival Snakepit Ball (the night before the race)
When did the Indianapolis 500 start racing on Sunday?
It is held each year over the Memorial Day weekend.
On which weekend is the Indianapolis 500 held?
The Indianapolis 500 takes place the Sunday before Memorial day. This date fall in the month of May.
Was Jim Henson's coffin at his memorial service?
Yes he was
What are the Indianapolis 500 drivers told to do on Memorial Day?
Indianapolis 500 drivers are probably told to do many things on Memorial Day, since is the day of the annual Indianapolis 500 autorace. However, the most famous thing they are told to is "Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines!"
