FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: May 21, 2013 Anna Long (651) 757-1536 (651) 263-2640 cell anna.long@state.mn.us
Across the state, Minnesotans are preparing to
celebrate Memorial Day. Unlike Veterans Day, which honors all U.S. Military Veterans,
Memorial Day is set aside to specifically honor those who have died in service to
the nation. In remembrance and celebration of these individuals, the Minnesota
Department of Veterans Affairs is sponsoring events throughout the state at the
State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls and at the five Minnesota Veterans
Homes.
State Veterans Cemetery, Sunday, May 26
LITTLE FALLS, MN - The State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls is hosting
its annual Memorial Service the day before Memorial Day. The event is open to
the public and will begin at 1:30 p.m. with instrumental music provided by the
Richfield Symphonic Band, the traditional Parade of Flags and a placing of the
wreaths and the first public showing of the US Navy painting commissioned for
the Veterans Educational Historic Project. The keynote speaker will be Lt Col Mark M. Weber, who recently released a
book titled “Tell My Son’s.” Minnesota
State Veterans Cemetery, 15550 Hwy 115, Little Falls, MN 56345
Minnesota Veterans Homes, Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
FERGUS FALLS,
MN – The Memorial Day program starts at 2 p.m.
The guest speaker will be Ron Verhaagen, Wilkin County Veterans Service
Officer. The program will include music by “The Lee’s,” and Color guard services and the rifle volley will be provided by the Fergus
Falls American Legion Post 30 & the Fergus Falls VFW Post 612.
1821 North Park Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
HASTINGS, MN – The Memorial Day Observance will
start at 9 a.m. at the flag pole outside of the Hastings Veterans Home. There
will be multiple stops through the town and honors will be performed by VFW
Post 1210 and American Legion Post 47 of Hastings. There will also be special
recognition of Gold Star Mothers and prayers. 1200 East 18th Street, Hastings, MN 55033
MINNEAPOLIS,
MN – The Memorial Day program, sponsored by the 5th District
American Legion, will begin at 2 p.m. outside of Building 15 Chapel. In
case of inclement weather the program will be held in the auditorium. The guest
speaker will be Rev. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr. with remarks by MDVA Commissioner
Larry Shellito. Colors will be posted by the Memorial Rifle Squad, Fort
Snelling National Cemetery with music provided by the Minnesota Police Pipe
Band. 5101 Minnehaha
Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55417
SILVER BAY,
MN – The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Silver Bay Veterans Home. The
guest speaker will be Dave Mealey, Past Commander of the local VFW in Silver
Bay. 45
Banks Boulevard Silver Bay, MN 55614
Minnesota Veterans Home, Thursday, May 30
LUVERNE, MN –The
Memorial Day program will be held on Thursday, May 30 beginning at 2:30 p.m. in
the dining room. The guest speaker will be American Legion Department Vice
Commander for the 2 & 7 Districts, Jane Ellefson. The honor guard will
consist of members from Luverne’s American Legion Post 123 and Luverne’s VFW
Post 2757. Musical selections will be
provided by Jay Tripp. 1300 North Kniss
Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156
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