Join Us for an Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers
Each year, we gather to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Lights of Honor: Remembering Our Heroes is a moving Memorial Day Weekend tradition where lanterns are dedicated and lit in tribute to fallen soldiers; a powerful, visual ceremony to reflect, remember, and pay respects.
Attending Lights of Honor: Remembering Our Heroes offers a meaningful opportunity to honor those who served and sacrificed for our country. Come together with family, friends, and community members to share in a moment of remembrance and help keep the legacy of our fallen heroes alive for generations to come.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Time: 4pm – 6pm: Family Fun Activities
- Free Admission
- Free Tours
- Jumpin’ Joe Parachute Drop
- Sub Science
- LAUNCH! Mini Torpedoes
- 6pm – 10pm: Luminary Event
- Free Admission and Tours
- Hooligans Flyover
- Tolling of the Boats
- 7pm: USS Silversides Engine Start
- Luminary Walk
- Food and More!
Location: USS Silversides Submarine Museum
- 1346 Bluff Street, Muskegon, MI 49441
Admission: Free
- Lanterns available for purchase for $6 each or 2 for $10
This event is open to families, veterans, and community members of all ages.
How It Works
Dedicate a Lantern
Visitors may dedicate a lantern to a fallen hero. Each lantern can include:The soldier’s name
Branch of service
A short message from the donor
Lighting Ceremony
As the sun sets, all lanterns are lit, creating a moving display of light to honor fallen soldiers and those who served across the nation.Moment of Remembrance
Guests are invited to reflect and honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who fought for our freedoms
Dedicate a Lantern
Don’t miss the chance to dedicate a lantern in honor or memory of a loved one. Lantern dedications are open to everyone, whether it’s a local veteran, a family member, or a soldier from Michigan or beyond.
Join the Community
Lights of Honor: Remembering Our Heroes is more than an event, it’s a community coming together to ensure that the bravery and sacrifices of our soldiers are never forgotten.
“A hero remembered is a legacy kept alive.”
