LSU Continues Proud Memorial Day Tradition of Honoring Service and Sacrifice

June 02, 2025

LSU has a long-standing tradition of honoring the military service and sacrifice of its community members who gave their lives for the nation.

Scene from Memorial Day ceremonies at LSU's Parade Grounds
Scene from Memorial Day ceremonies at LSU's Parade Grounds
Scene from Memorial Day ceremonies at LSU's Parade Grounds
Scene from Memorial Day ceremonies at LSU's Parade Grounds
Scene from Memorial Day ceremonies at LSU's Parade Grounds

Photos by Eddy Perez


Each year, the university joins with the to pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice of former students, faculty, and staff who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

This years Memorial Day Ceremony took place on Friday, May 30 traditional Memorial Day at noon on the Parade Ground at the LSU War Memorial. The Ceremony in Silence included a solemn wreath-laying and the playing of Taps. The public was invited to attend and reflect during the moving tribute. 

Cadets of the Ole War Skule is made of up of LSU alumni and others who have served in the armed forces as well as others who support the military and the LSU Corps of Cadets. 

The organization strives to foster and perpetuate patriotism, to strengthen a sense of individual allegiance to LSU and to promote public awareness of the value of LSUs military contributions past, present and future.

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