Memorial Day Programs
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Memorial Day Programs
Monday, May 27
We gather each year on Memorial Day to mark the memory and salute the sacrifice of those who have given their most personal possession—life itself—that we might remain free.
BERTHA-HEWITT • 10:30 a.m.
Advance the Colors Bertha Legion & Auxiliary Post 366
National Anthem Bertha-Hewitt Band
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation Legion Chaplain Marvin Runyan
Introduction Legion Commander Karen O’Bar
The Address Jim Lucus
Song - Armed Forces on Parade Bertha-Hewitt Band
Present Check Karen O’Bar
Placing of the Memorial Wreath Jo and Tom Fern
Reading of Past Year’s Deceased Kelly Grant
Salute to the Dead Legion Firing Squad
Taps Jessie Collins & Christian Baumgartner
Words from the Commander Karen O’Bar
Benediction from Chaplain Marvin Runyan
Retire the Colors Legion & Auxiliary
The program will be held in the 2000 auditorium at the Bertha-Hewitt School. After the program, the American Legion will be serving a free lunch at the Bertha Community Center.
CLARISSA • 9 a.m.
Clarissa Legion Post 213
Ceremonies conducted by Legion Commander Butch Booker and
Auxiliary President Barb Petersen
8 a.m. — Coffee and donuts will be served to Veterans and their families, as well as Legion and Auxiliary members and their families at the Legion Hall.
9 a.m. Naval service at city park bridge
9:15 a.m. Program at Lions shelter with school band, choir and student speakers.
Speaker from the Eagles Healings Nest.
After the program, we will proceed to the Immanual Lutheran Cemetery for a remembrance observance at the gravesite of Dale and Arlene Foote.
Conclusion Memorial Day observance at the CTCCC with a flag raising and Taps
EAGLE BEND • 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. At the GAR Cemetery
Firing squad
Taps
Flags flying half staff in honor of Jim Theiler and Mike Maland.
11 a.m. Program at the VFW Club
Readings & Patriotic Songs
Small lunch to follow.
BROWERVILLE • 10 a.m.
Master of Ceremonies Bob Schueller
National Anthem Browerville High School Band
Invocation Allen Mortensen
Pledge of Allegiance Public
Selection Browerville High School Band
Memorial Day Prayer
Tribute Over the Graves Commanders & Presidents
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8391
American Legion Post 293
Benediction Allen Mortensen
Salute to the Dead Firing Squad
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8391
American Legion Post 293
Taps
Program to be held at the Christ the King Catholic Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Browerville High School gymnasium.
Please see our website for a list of deceased veterans at www.inhnews.com/vets.