This announcement features all the elements in order for a Memorial Day sports event, including a color guard and National Anthem.

Ladies and gentlemen, as we get ready to play on this Memorial Day, we’d like to take a moment to remember all the men and women who died in active military duty, defending our country.  At this time we ask you to please rise for a moment of silence to remember all of our military who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, defending our freedom.

Thank you.

And now ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing and direct your attention to the field.  Here to present the colors for today’s/tonight’s game, please welcome the ___________________ Honor/Color Guard (from ___________________).  Fans are reminded to remain standing at attention until the colors have been retired following the singing/performance of our National Anthem (to be performed by __________________)*

* – only announce this if you have a singer for the National Anthem.

Note:  If you don’t have a color guard, then announce after “Thank You”
And now ladies and gentlemen, we ask that you please remain standing and remove your caps.  Non-active military and veterans may leave their hats on while rendering the military salute.  Please direct your attention to the American flag, located ____________________, for the singing of our National Anthem.**

** – if you don’t have a singer, replace “located ____________________, for the singing of our National Anthem.” with “for the playing of our National Anthem.”