The following Memorial Day services will be offered.
Wilton
The Wilton American Legion potluck begins at noon, after the usual cemetery tour, which begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Wilton Catholic Cemetery. The following times are approximate.
• 9:45 a.m. — Hillside Cemetery
• 10 a.m. — Highway 131 Bridge
• 10:15 a.m. — Lutheran Cemetery
• 10:45 a.m. — South Ridge Cemetery
• 11 a.m. — Day Cemetery
• 11:20 a.m. — Dorset Cemetery
• 11:45 a.m. — Wilton Veterans’ Memorial
A 21-gun salute and taps are played at each cemetery Hall. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck.
Kendall (contributed by Doug Rogalla)
Kendall American Legion Commander Doug Rogalla reminds everyone that the biggest sacrifices veterans have made for their country do not just happen on the battlefield. They happen quietly, without fanfare, without recognition. They happen in small homes and living rooms, with only those left behind as witnesses.
Everything a veteran must do is a sacrifice, from leaving behind their lives, to stepping onto the battlefield. The sacrifice of time is just as important as the bravery shown in war, and oftentimes much more difficult. These sacrifices are what make veterans special.
The Kendall American Legion will honor our veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day (Monday, May 29). The legion will be at St. Luke’s Cemetery at 10 a.m., Fountain Lutheran Church/Cemetery at 11 a.m. and the Kendall Veterans’ Memorial at 1 p.m.
Norwalk
The Norwalk Memorial Day service will begin at 10 a.m. at the Norwalk Community Center. Command Sergeant Frank T. Mathias will speak. Honors and taps will follow at the Legion Monument.
The event is sponsored by the Norwalk Lioness Club and the Norwalk American Legion.
St. Luke’s, rural Elroy
Historic St. Luke’s Church, located at 30013 Oxford Road in rural Elroy, will host a Memorial Day at 10 a.m. The Rev. Jim Garth will officiate at the service. This year, the lives of World War II veterans Bertchel Ziese and Leo Joseph will be highlighted.
Elroy/Union Center
The following is the schedule:
• 9:15 a.m. — Zion Cemetery
• 9:30 a.m. — Fowler Cemetery/Union Center Catholic Church Cemetery
• 9:45 a.m. — Elroy Public Library
• 10 a.m. — City of Elroy Cemetery/Union Center Bridge Ceremony
• 10:30 a.m. — St. Patrick’s Cemetery/Millard Prairie Cemetery
• 10:45 a.m. — Elroy American Legion Memorial
• 11 a.m. — Program in American Legion building. Following the program, color guard, band and attendees will proceed to the bridge for the firing squad and wreath ceremony. A free lunch will be provided afterward.
Ontario
The following is the Ontario American Legion Memorial Day service schedule:
• 9 a.m. — Billings Creek Cemetery
• 9:15 a.m. — Kickapoo River
• 9:30 a.m. — Old Ontario Cemetery
• 9:45 a.m. — New Ontario Cemetery (Hilltop)
• 10 a.m. — Program at the Ontario Community Hall with guest speaker Colonel James A. Parker
