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 On
Saturday May 26th at 9 a.m., the Legion, VFW, Sons of the Legion,
members of Mount Pulaski Fire Department and Scouts will be placing
flags on the graves of all veterans and firemen. The public is
invited to help.
This is an opportunity for a family to place a flag on a loved one's
grave. Flags will be provided. If the flag holder is missing from
your loved one's grave, you may call 217-792-5928 to purchase a
replacement.
Memorial Day Services are planned at Mount Pulaski Cemetery for
Monday, May 28th, at 10 a.m.
During the services, there will be the wreath ceremony. Children are
asked to bring flowers and place them at the Memorial.
Boy
State and Girl State delegates, essay winners and scholarship
recipients will be introduced.
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Following the address there will be a salute to fallen comrades.
The veterans will then proceed to Vonderleith Living Center to greet any veteran
who resides there.
Memorial Day Services at Steenbergen will begin at 11:30 a.m. The public is
invited to attend and view Avenue of Flags.
The Legion, VFW, VFW Auxiliary, and Sons of the Legion will serve a lunch at the
Legion from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There will be a free-will donation with proceeds
to help maintain the Veterans' Memorial.
[Submitted by Auxiliary President
Phyllis Beccue] |
