Names on the Wall Remembrance at Memorial Plaza in Torrance
The Torrance Historical Society will hold its annual Names on the Wall Remembrance on Memorial Day, honoring the 152 Torrance service members who lost their lives in U.S. military actions from World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The outdoor ceremony takes place at the Memorial Plaza in downtown Torrance and includes a reading of all 152 names, live bagpipe and bugle performances, and a tribute to the ongoing research effort that continues to put a face to each name on the wall. The service is free and open to the public, offering the community a meaningful way to observe Memorial Day in the South Bay.
Event Details
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:10 PM
Location: Memorial Plaza, Torrance
Address: Corner of Torrance Blvd. and Maple Ave.,
Torrance Cost: Free Ages: All ages
Organizer: Torrance Historical Society
Additional Details
Logan Gorsuch will perform “Going Home” and “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes, and Steve Collins will close the service with “Taps” on the bugle. This year’s ceremony also follows the April 2026 addition of Jack Hormell’s name to the Veterans Memorial Wall, bringing the total to 152. The Names on the Wall Project, which works to document the life story of each Torrance war casualty, was founded by WWII veteran and former board member Jerry Ronan and is currently carried forward by volunteers Kurt Weideman and Dennis Piotrowski.
DISCLOSURE: Event schedules are subject to change. Please contact the event host or venue to confirm event details.
