Area Memorial Day Programs: Monday, May 26

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 a.m.

Advance the Colors Sgt at Arms

National Anthem B-H Band

Pledge of Allegiance Commander Gordy Bartels

Invocation Legion Chaplain Butch Rice

Introduction of Speaker Commander Gordy Bartels

Address SFC (retired) Craig Vogl

Song - Armed Forces on Parade B-H Band

Reading of Past Year Deceased Karen O’Bar

Prayer for All Deceased Veterans Legion Chaplain Butch Rice

Salute to the Dead Taps Gavin Brown, B-H Class 2025

Hymn of the Fallen, John Williams B-H Band

Closing Comments Commander Gordy Bartels

Benediction Legion Chaplain Butch Rice

Retire the Colors Sgt at Arms

The program will be held in the 2000 auditorium at the Bertha-Hewitt School.

CLARISSA  – 9 a.m.

Clarissa Legion Post 213

Ceremonies conducted by Legion Commander Butch Booker and 

Auxiliary President Barbara 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 the Footpath Bridge.

9:15 a.m. Program at Lions shelter with school band, choir and student speakers.  Guest speaker from Eagles Healing Nest, Sauk Centre.

After the program, we will proceed to the Catholic Cemetery for a remembrance observance at the gravesite of Jim Anderson. At this time a veteran who passed away in the past year will be remembered: Leroy H. Uhlenkamp. 

Conclusion Memorial Day observance at the CTCCC with a short program. 

 EAGLE BEND – 11 a.m.

Eagle Bend VFW Post 6318

Cossentine Legion Post 280

11 a.m.                    

At the GAR Cemetery

Flags flying half staff in honor of Jerome Kneisl who served in US Marines from October 1958 to November 1962; Edwin Mann who served in US Army for three years in Alaska.

11 a.m. Readings & Patriotic Songs

Firing Squad and Taps

Lunch to follow at the Vet’s Club.

In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Veterans Club. 

BROWERVILLE – 10 a.m.

9:45 a.m. Tribute to those lost at sea, 

Eagle Creek

10:00 a.m. Evergreen Cemetery

Master of Ceremonies Dan Gaida

National Anthem Browerville High School Choir

Invocation Father Tom Becker

Pledge of Allegiance Public

Selection - American Pride Browerville High School Band

Speaker of the Day Retired Air Force Officer 

Severin Blenkush

Tribute Over the Graves Commanders & Presidents 

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8391                                                                          

American Legion Post 293

Benediction Father Tom Becker

Salute to the Dead Firing Squad

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8391                                                                          

American Legion Post 293

Taps Tallan Nalezny

Following Program Lunch at the Vet’s Club

Program to be held at Evergreen Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Browerville Elementary gym. 

Please see our website for a list of deceased veterans at www.inhnews.com/vets. 

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