Honoring Our Veterans

The City of Burbank has a long-standing tradition in recognizing and honoring active military service members and veterans. We invite you to learn about Burbank’s ongoing commitment to our nation’s heroes.

Burbank Veterans Committee

The Burbank Veterans Committee has tirelessly worked with the City of Burbank to organize many events and activities in support of our veterans. The organization started as a grassroots group known as the Veterans Commemorative Committee. In 1993, the organization was officially renamed as the Burbank Veterans Committee and chaired by Mickey DePalo. The Committee assists in planning special event and programs namely Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, and coordinates commmunity partnership efforts to support the “Hands Across the Battlefield” program. If you are interesed in joining the Committee, please contact McCambridge Recreation Center at (818) 238-5378.

Veterans Day in Burbank

For over 50 consecutive years, the honorable Veterans Day ceremony has been held at McCambridge Park. This tradition continues as a live event at the War Memorial on the corner of Amherst Drive and San Fernando Boulevard. The event features a pre-ceremony concert by the Burbank Community Band, a Condor Squadron flyover, and recognitions by dignitaries.

Burbank Veterans Events and Programs

Veterans Day 2021

Thursday, November 11 @ 11am

Memorial Day 2022

Monday, May 30 @ 11am

Veterans Day 2022

Friday, November 11 @ 11am

These events will be held at the McCambridge Park War Memorial and will be re-broadcast on Spectrum Cable 6, AT&T Channel 99 or the City of Burbank YouTube Channel.

Military Service Recognition Program

The Military Service Recognition Program was established by the City of Burbank to honor and recognize currently serving, active military personnel from Burbank.

For more information about our Veteran and Military Service Programs, please visit www.BurbankCA.gov/Veterans

A Tour of the McCambridge War Memorial

On Veterans Day 2019, a renovated War Memorial was rededicated on the 50th anniversary of the original construction. The renovation included the installation of permanent service flags, updated bronze plaques, new memorials, lighting and landscape improvements, and more. This was made possible through the combined efforts from the City of Burbank, the Burbank Veterans Committee, a grant from Los Angeles County Regional Open Space District, and through community donations. We welcome the community to visit this site and reflect on the service and patriotism of members in the armed forces.

Larry L. Maxam Memorial Park

Larry L. Maxam (1948-1968), USMC, Posthumous Medal of Honor Recipient

In 2010 Pacific Park was renamed and dedicated to honor posthumous Medal of Honor recipient and Burbank resident, Larry L. Maxam. At the park, there is a memorial naming plaque as well as a plaque depicting the Presidential Letter of Citation for his award.

Burbank, a Commemorative City

1950

Original Memorial Rose Garden (at the present George Izay Park) was planted by the Gold Star Mothers and the Burbank Veterans Council

1969

Eternal Flame Obelisk War Memorial was completed at McCambridge Park

Late 1980’s

Memorial Rose Garden moved to current site with Eternal Flame 1993 Veterans Commemorative Committee renamed as Burbank Veterans Committee

1988

Condor Squadron flies over Burbank for the first time for Veterans Day

1993

Veterans Commemorative Committee renamed as Burbank Veterans Committee

1998

“Moving Wall” Vietnam Memorial comes to the City of Burbank The City of Burbank federally recognized as a Commemorative City

2010

Pacific Park renamed to Larry L. Maxam Memorial Park after Medal of Honor recipient

2011

Veterans Memorial Book published as part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the incorporation of the city

2019

McCambridge War Memorial renovation and rededication ceremony