Nance County residents have a chance to pay their respects to those who paid the ultimate price. Photo Illustration
Memorial Day weekend is seen by some as the unofficial start of summer.
But it is more than just a three-day weekend and an excuse to fire-up the barbecue. Your ability to relax and enjoy your day came at a high cost. Memorial Day was paid for with the blood of your brothers, cousins and neighbors.
The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Originally called Decoration Day, it began during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it came to be observed in honor of those who had died in all U.S. wars, and its name changed to Memorial Day.
“May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.”
Sgt. Major Bill Paxton
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived.”
George S. Patton
“May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.”
Sgt. Major Bill Paxton
Belgrade
The American Legion Post 99 of Belgrade will hold services on Monday, May 29.
• 10 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Cemetery
• 11 a.m. at the Belgrade Main Cemetery
Advancement of Colors Color Guard
Invocation
Roll Call of Veterans
Placing of Memorial Wreath at both cemeteries
Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker
Silent Tribute to the Dead
Taps
Fullerton
The American Legion Post 151 of Fullerton will hold services on Monday, May 29.
• 10:30 a.m. at Fullerton Cemetery
Advancement of Colors: Color Guard
National Anthem
Prayer: Larry Phillips
Deceased members of the past year
Placing of Memorial Wreath: Sergeant at Arms
Gun Salute
Taps
Raising of the flag to full staff
Benediction: Larry Phillips
Retire Colors: Color Guard
Genoa
The American Legion Post 144 of Genoa will hold services on Monday, May 29.
• 10 a.m. at Valley View Cemetery
Welcome: John Buhl / Post Commander
Post Colors: American Legion Post #144 Color Guard
The National Anthem
Invocation: Denny Reis
Pledge of Allegiance: ALL PRESENT
POW / MIA Flag: Legion Post #144
Special Address: Elle Cromwell & McKenzie King
Casket Flags of Recently Deceased: Flying in Ceremony Area
Laying of the Wreath: American Legion Junior Auxiliary
Roll Call of Deceased Veterans: Legion & Auxiliary
Salute to the Deceased: Legion Post #144 Honor Guard
Taps: Legion
Benediction: Denny Reis
Retire Colors: American Legion Post #144 Color Guard
Closing: John Buhl
Attention Volunteers
Belgrade: Flags will be placed in the cemeteries beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Retrieve flags at 4 p.m. Monday. Volunteers are still needed.
Fullerton: Fullerton volunteers are reminded that the time for putting up the flags at the cemetery for Memorial Day is 6 a.m. Saturday. Flags will be taken down at 6 p.m. on Monday.
Genoa: Please help place Head Stone Marker Flags on Saturday at 10 a.m.