Local villages will host the following Memorial Day services.
Kendall
Contributed by Doug Rogalla, Kendall American Legion Commander
All too often, Americans take our freedoms for granted. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” —unknown
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. We remember those brave souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedoms.
The William J. Schriver American Legion Post 309 in Kendall will again honor the sacrifices of our veterans on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27).
Please join us at St. Luke’s Cemetery at 10 a.m., Fountain Lutheran Church/Cemetery at 11 a.m., and the Kendall Area Veterans Memorial at 1 p.m. Join us for a light lunch and fellowship afterward at the Kendall Legion Hall.
Our guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Michael J. Corkum, Fort McCoy, Garrison Deputy Commander.
Ontario
The following is the Ontario American Legion’s schedule for Memorial Day:
• 9 a.m. — Billings Creek Cemetery
• 9:15 a.m. — Kickapoo River in Ontario
• 9:30 a.m. — Old Ontario Cemetery
• 9:45 a.m. — Hilltop Cemetery
Coffee, donuts and cookies will be served afterward by the Ontario Veterans Memorial on Garden Street.
Wilton
The following is the Memorial Day schedule for Wilton American Legion Post 508:
• St. John’s Catholic Cemetery — 9:30 a.m.
• Hillside Cemetery — 9:50 a.m.
• Kickapoo Bridge — 10 a.m.
• St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery — 10:15 a.m.
• South Ridge Lutheran Cemetery — 10:45 a.m.
• Day Cemetery — 11 a.m.
• Dorset Cemetery — 11:30 a.m.
• Wilton Area Veterans Memorial — 11:45 a.m.
A community potluck lunch will be at the Wilton Legion at noon. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring a dish to pass.
