Memorial Day Programs
Monday, May 31
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 Hand Salute
National Anthem Public
Pledge of Allegiance Public
Invocation Legion Chaplain Butch Rice
Introduction Legion Commander Karen O’Bar
Address
Song - Armed Forces on Parade
Reading of Past Year Deceased Matt Cardinal
Prayer for All Deceased Veterans Legion Chaplain Butch Rice
Salute to the Dead Taps
Words from the Commander Karen O’Bar
Benediction Chaplain Butch Rice
Retire the Colors Legion & Auxiliary
The program will be held in the 2000 auditorium at the Bertha-Hewitt School. The program will be held via virtual broadcast from the Bertha-Hewitt High School. Broadcast will be on the Bertha-Hewitt High School website. The link will be available to join live or to watch at your convenience.
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.
Adam Reidel - Guest Speaker
After the program, we will proceed to the Woodman Cemetery for a remembrance observance at the gravesites of Russell and Leora Lundstrom. Russell was a Prisoner of War of the German Army during WWII, but was able to escape.
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 Albert “Albie” Notch, U.S. Navy 1953-1957; Mervin Johnson, U.S. Navy 1944-1946; Edward Rogers, U.S. Army 1944-1946; Norman Thorpe, U.S. Army 1968-1970; Donald Gadbaw, U.S. Navy - Korea.
11 a.m. Kali Christensen - Guest Speaker
Readings & Patriotic Songs
Small lunch to follow.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Veterans Club.
BROWERVILLE • 10 a.m.
Master of Ceremonies Bob Schueller
National Anthem Browerville High School Band & Choir
Invocation Pastor Mitchell Bechtold
Pledge of Allegiance Public
Selection - American Pride Browerville High School Band
Symbols for the Folds of the Flag Deb Wieshalla
VFW Auxiliary 8391 President
Memorial Day Prayer Amy Kotula
Tribute Over the Graves Commanders & Presidents
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8391
American Legion Post 293
Benediction Pastor Mitchell Bechtold
Salute to the Dead Firing Squad
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8391
American Legion Post 293
Taps Dylan Uphus
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.
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