Memorial Day Celebration

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, honors the men and women who have died in military service to the United States. It began in honor of Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.

Local celebrations include: 
9:00 AM 
Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center 305 Harborview Parkway, Superior 
VFW Post 1091 and American Legion Post 435 combined Honor Guard members will lower the flags to half staff
9:00 AM
Calvary Cemetery, 3424 East Highway 105, Superior
VFW Post 1091 and American Legion Post 435 combined Honor Guard members will lower the flags to half staff
10:30 AM
Veterans Memorial Day Program ~ Soldier's Circle Greenwood Cemetery, 8402 Tower Avenue, Superior Entrance of the Colors National Anthem
Master of Ceremonies ~ Dave Cochran
Invocation ~ Chaplin Ana Beier, St Mary's Hospital Memorial Day
Address ~ Commander Dave Anderson,US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Presentation of wreaths
Tolling of the bells for local servicemen and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan ~ Bill Duffy Tolling of the bells 8 times in honor of all veterans who lost their lives in service to the nation ~ Bill Duffy Benediction ~ Chaplin Ana Beier Rifle Volley ~ 724 Engineer Battalion
Playing of "Taps" Raising of the flag ~ DAV Chapter 4
Noon
Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center, 305 Harborview Parkway, Superior
Flag raising and Rifle salute by the 724th Engineering Battalion

For more information, contact Mr Gayle Carlson at 715-399-2549.