Monday May 27, 2024
Blue Star Park, corner of West Slifer Street and New Pinery Road
Contact Kenneth Thiele at thiele.kenneth@gmail.com
After the ceremony the VFW will be hosting an open house and free community meal open to the public. No fee for attending the meal, although donations are greatly appreciated.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
• WELCOME
• NATIONAL ANTHEM - Performed by Portage High School Band
• OPENING PRAYER - Chaplain Chris Schutz
• EXPLANATION OF MEMORIAL DAY
• MOMENT OF SILENCE
• INTRODUCTION OF GOLD STAR FAMILIES - Dean Simonson
• READING OF NAMES
• PRESENTATION OF WREATHS
• PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN - Performed by Portage High School Band
• BENEDICTION - Chaplain Chris Schutz
• 21 GUN SALUTE - Honor Guard
• TAPS
Date and Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Location
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Memorial Day Program Ceremony
Memorial Day Program with the Portage VFW Post #1707 at Blue Star Park at 11am.
The public is encouraged and invited to attend. The ceremony will be hosted by the Portage VFW along with the Portage American Legion and Portage Elks.
Memorial Day Program Ceremony
11am