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Memorial Day services set throughout the Tri-State Area this long weekend
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Keokuk American Legion Post 41, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and VFW Post 3508 will conduct Memorial Day services at noon Sunday at Keokuk National Cemetery.
The community is invited to attend. Musical selections will be provided by McNamara's Band, Dan Proctor and Jayson and David Arrowood. The Iowa State Legion commander, the State Legion Auxiliary president, Mayor David Gudgel and a representative of the Veteran's Administration are slated to give remarks.
Due to Keokuk High School's commencement at 3 p.m., the service is scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes.
Musical selections by McNamara's Band, Proctor and the Arrowoods will begin at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony starts at noon with the posting of the colors by all assembled units.
The program begins with invocation and introduction of guests and dignitaries. Formal remarks will be made by Gudgel, a representative of the Veteran's Administration, the state auxiliary president of the American Legion and the state commander of the American Legion.
Musical interlude will be provided by McNamara's Band. The laying of the wreaths will take place at the tomb of the unknown and medal of honor recipient - Piper Dan Proctor, Boy Scouts and Auxiliary, followed by a salute to the fallen, a 21-gun salute, American Legion, VFW and Sons of the American Legion with Proctor.
The ceremony continues with taps, McNamara's Band, the “Star Spangled Banner” and raising of the colors to full staff, benediction and retiring of the colors - all assembled units.
Montrose
St. Barnabas Choir will present it 27th annual Memorial Day concert at 9 and 11 a.m. Monday in St. Barnabas Chapel, Third and Chestnut streets, Montrose.
Nancy Fett accompanies the choir on piano/keyboard with Christal Lewiston on bass guitar. Merissa Lewiston plays drums with Vic Conlee on harmonica and violin. Conlee also provides the sound system. Bonnie Randolph writes and directs the concerts.
Choir members include Shirley Brisby, Justin Brownlee, Judy Chatfield, Mary Sue Chatfield, Roger Chatfield, Vic Conlee, Carleen Fedler, Gary Fedler, Zach Fett, Paul Gaylord, Margaret Gregory, Donnie Hagmeier, Kelly Jackson, Yvonne Jackson, Derek Laffoon, Christal Lewiston, Jim Lewiston, Merissa Lewiston, Marilyn Marshall, Tony Peterman, Mildred Rubey, Linda Senf, Cindy Smith, Karl Tweedy, Vivian Weber, Bob Younkin and Elaine Younkin.
The concert, “Memorable Moments,” begins with a piano prelude, followed by a welcome from Randolph. Veterans and military personnel in attendance may introduce themselves, state their branch of service and add any military related remarks they wish to share before everyone recites “The Pledge of Allegiance.”
“United We Stand,” sung by the choir, starts off the program followed by Gary Fedler singing an old favorite, “Magic Moments,” to help recall the memorable magic moments in one's lifetime.
“As the choir sings ‘Can't Help Falling in Love' one can't help but recall a memorable moment when first hearing Elvis singing and making the girls swoon,” Randolph said.
Elvis served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in March 1960.
“‘I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen,' sung by Karl Tweedy, will certainly invoke memorable moments from the World War I and World War II era,” Randolph added.
For the first time in many years, the male members of St. Barnabas Choir are singing “Cross The Wide Missouri.”
Since it is Montrose High School alumni weekend, Karl Tweedy will lead the group singing of the Montrose School song followed by everyone singing “On Top of the Big Rock” written by the late St. Barnabas Choir director, Margaret Philp. The big rock Philp refers to in the song is still standing where the Montrose Fire Station is located.
Jim and Christal Lewiston will sing “Look At Us .”
“You'll want to clap your hands and tap your toes as the choir sings ‘Old Time Religion Medley,'” Randolph said. “As you listen to Tony Peterman sing ‘Remember When' it gives you the opportunity to enjoy a moment of quiet reflections as you recall memorable moments throughout your lifetime.”
Roger Chatfield sings a song written especially for World War II veterans, “Before You Go.” Don Hagmeier sings “You'll Never Walk Alone.”
The choir ends its portion of the concert with “This Land Is Your Land.”
“This music will lift your spirits, refresh your faith, affirm your believe in One Nation Under God,” Randolph said. “Everyone joins in singing ‘God Bless America' as the choir marches out to end another memorable moment in St. Barnabas Church.”
Breakfast will be served from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Joppa Lodge, First Street, Montrose, for a free will donation.
Following the 11 a.m. concert, are residents are invited to Hunold Heritage Center. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. for a free will donation. At 2 p.m. there is a Cato Mead monument dedication service at the Montrose Cemetery with dignitaries in attendance. (See Page 5 for complete details).
The public is invited to attend all events.
Hamilton, Ill.
Hamilton area residents can attend Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. Monday in Oakwood Cemetery, Hamilton. The ceremony is organized by the Hamilton Ministerial Association.
Warsaw, Ill.
Memorial Day services in Warsaw get under way at 10 a.m. Monday in Oakland Cemetery. The ceremony is conducted by Ralph Parker Post 682, American Legion Commander Elyah Griffin and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9802 Commander Jim Egley. The welcome will be given by Griffin, followed by the invocation by Pastor Larry Mulch. Flag raising and lowering will be by auxiliary members. The national anthem will be sung by Kala Davis. The “Pledge of Allegiance” will be offered by the Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts with leader Randy Voss. Following a tribute to the flag, Mulch will deliver the memorial address. A rifle salute led by Mark Sowers of the firing squad will conclude the ceremony.
Nauvoo, Ill.
Retired U.S. Army Col.Ray Young of Nauvoo, Ill., will be the featured speaker at a Memorial Day service at the Nauvoo City Park honoring those who have given their lives in service to our country.
The event, sponsored by the Nauvoo Inter-Faith Partnership, begins at noon Monday with a short parade from the corner of Knight and Robinson streets to the City Park.
In addition to remarks by Young, the service will include patriotic music by the Nauvoo Brass Band, a welcome by Mayor John McCarty, presentation of the flag by local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, inspirational readings by Jim Moffitt of Nauvoo, special music by Lynn Strnad of Nauvoo, and a prayer and benediction led by local clergy. It will close with a 21-gun salute by area VFW and Legion members and the playing of taps.
Young served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1979. He was an Army aviator whose service included two stints in Vietnam, in 1964-65 as a helicopter pilot and again in 1968-69, first as an instructor pilot and then as aviation company commander. His many commendations and awards include the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Palm, Bronze Stars, Air Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, two Purple Heart awards and the Legion of Merit.
Originally from Idaho, he and his wife, Kay, moved to Nauvoo seven years ago. They have six grown children.
Area military veterans are invited to ride in the parade on bleachers pulled on a trailer and to remain seated in the bleachers for the service in the park. Veterans should go to the corner of Young and Robinson streets at 11:45 a.m. to participate in the parade.
Keokuk American Legion Post 41, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and VFW Post 3508 will conduct Memorial Day services at noon Sunday at Keokuk National Cemetery.
The community is invited to attend. Musical selections will be provided by McNamara's Band, Dan Proctor and Jayson and David Arrowood. The Iowa State Legion commander, the State Legion Auxiliary president, Mayor David Gudgel and a representative of the Veteran's Administration are slated to give remarks.
Due to Keokuk High School's commencement at 3 p.m., the service is scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes.
Musical selections by McNamara's Band, Proctor and the Arrowoods will begin at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony starts at noon with the posting of the colors by all assembled units.
The program begins with invocation and introduction of guests and dignitaries. Formal remarks will be made by Gudgel, a representative of the Veteran's Administration, the state auxiliary president of the American Legion and the state commander of the American Legion.
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The ceremony continues with taps, McNamara's Band, the “Star Spangled Banner” and raising of the colors to full staff, benediction and retiring of the colors - all assembled units.
Montrose
St. Barnabas Choir will present it 27th annual Memorial Day concert at 9 and 11 a.m. Monday in St. Barnabas Chapel, Third and Chestnut streets, Montrose.
Nancy Fett accompanies the choir on piano/keyboard with Christal Lewiston on bass guitar. Merissa Lewiston plays drums with Vic Conlee on harmonica and violin. Conlee also provides the sound system. Bonnie Randolph writes and directs the concerts.
Choir members include Shirley Brisby, Justin Brownlee, Judy Chatfield, Mary Sue Chatfield, Roger Chatfield, Vic Conlee, Carleen Fedler, Gary Fedler, Zach Fett, Paul Gaylord, Margaret Gregory, Donnie Hagmeier, Kelly Jackson, Yvonne Jackson, Derek Laffoon, Christal Lewiston, Jim Lewiston, Merissa Lewiston, Marilyn Marshall, Tony Peterman, Mildred Rubey, Linda Senf, Cindy Smith, Karl Tweedy, Vivian Weber, Bob Younkin and Elaine Younkin.
The concert, “Memorable Moments,” begins with a piano prelude, followed by a welcome from Randolph. Veterans and military personnel in attendance may introduce themselves, state their branch of service and add any military related remarks they wish to share before everyone recites “The Pledge of Allegiance.”
“United We Stand,” sung by the choir, starts off the program followed by Gary Fedler singing an old favorite, “Magic Moments,” to help recall the memorable magic moments in one's lifetime.
“As the choir sings ‘Can't Help Falling in Love' one can't help but recall a memorable moment when first hearing Elvis singing and making the girls swoon,” Randolph said.
Elvis served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in March 1960.
“‘I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen,' sung by Karl Tweedy, will certainly invoke memorable moments from the World War I and World War II era,” Randolph added.
For the first time in many years, the male members of St. Barnabas Choir are singing “Cross The Wide Missouri.”
Since it is Montrose High School alumni weekend, Karl Tweedy will lead the group singing of the Montrose School song followed by everyone singing “On Top of the Big Rock” written by the late St. Barnabas Choir director, Margaret Philp. The big rock Philp refers to in the song is still standing where the Montrose Fire Station is located.
Jim and Christal Lewiston will sing “Look At Us .”
“You'll want to clap your hands and tap your toes as the choir sings ‘Old Time Religion Medley,'” Randolph said. “As you listen to Tony Peterman sing ‘Remember When' it gives you the opportunity to enjoy a moment of quiet reflections as you recall memorable moments throughout your lifetime.”
Roger Chatfield sings a song written especially for World War II veterans, “Before You Go.” Don Hagmeier sings “You'll Never Walk Alone.”
The choir ends its portion of the concert with “This Land Is Your Land.”
“This music will lift your spirits, refresh your faith, affirm your believe in One Nation Under God,” Randolph said. “Everyone joins in singing ‘God Bless America' as the choir marches out to end another memorable moment in St. Barnabas Church.”
Breakfast will be served from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Joppa Lodge, First Street, Montrose, for a free will donation.
Following the 11 a.m. concert, are residents are invited to Hunold Heritage Center. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. for a free will donation. At 2 p.m. there is a Cato Mead monument dedication service at the Montrose Cemetery with dignitaries in attendance. (See Page 5 for complete details).
The public is invited to attend all events.
Hamilton, Ill.
Hamilton area residents can attend Memorial Day services at 10 a.m. Monday in Oakwood Cemetery, Hamilton. The ceremony is organized by the Hamilton Ministerial Association.
Warsaw, Ill.
Memorial Day services in Warsaw get under way at 10 a.m. Monday in Oakland Cemetery. The ceremony is conducted by Ralph Parker Post 682, American Legion Commander Elyah Griffin and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9802 Commander Jim Egley. The welcome will be given by Griffin, followed by the invocation by Pastor Larry Mulch. Flag raising and lowering will be by auxiliary members. The national anthem will be sung by Kala Davis. The “Pledge of Allegiance” will be offered by the Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts with leader Randy Voss. Following a tribute to the flag, Mulch will deliver the memorial address. A rifle salute led by Mark Sowers of the firing squad will conclude the ceremony.
Nauvoo, Ill.
Retired U.S. Army Col.Ray Young of Nauvoo, Ill., will be the featured speaker at a Memorial Day service at the Nauvoo City Park honoring those who have given their lives in service to our country.
The event, sponsored by the Nauvoo Inter-Faith Partnership, begins at noon Monday with a short parade from the corner of Knight and Robinson streets to the City Park.
In addition to remarks by Young, the service will include patriotic music by the Nauvoo Brass Band, a welcome by Mayor John McCarty, presentation of the flag by local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, inspirational readings by Jim Moffitt of Nauvoo, special music by Lynn Strnad of Nauvoo, and a prayer and benediction led by local clergy. It will close with a 21-gun salute by area VFW and Legion members and the playing of taps.
Young served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1979. He was an Army aviator whose service included two stints in Vietnam, in 1964-65 as a helicopter pilot and again in 1968-69, first as an instructor pilot and then as aviation company commander. His many commendations and awards include the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Palm, Bronze Stars, Air Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, two Purple Heart awards and the Legion of Merit.
Originally from Idaho, he and his wife, Kay, moved to Nauvoo seven years ago. They have six grown children.
Area military veterans are invited to ride in the parade on bleachers pulled on a trailer and to remain seated in the bleachers for the service in the park. Veterans should go to the corner of Young and Robinson streets at 11:45 a.m. to participate in the parade.
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