AUDIO: 38th Annual Watch Fire at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum May 22-2305/22/2026You’re invited to the 38th Watch Fire at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum. Held on the Friday before Memorial Day annually, it’s a chance to pay tribute to our fallen veterans. Museum Ambassador Patrick Fraizer says… The museum’s Watch Fire will start Friday, May 22 6 p.m. and continue for 24 hours until 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23 with logs put on the fire to honor fallen veterans. The museum is at 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne. Watch Fires date back to the Revolutionary War to alert lost or hurt troops where to find medical help and friendly shelter. Click here for more information from Visit Fort Wayne about the Watch Fire. Click here for more information about the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum's upcoming events.