Memorial Day Ceremony

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Memorial Day

media release: The Madison Veterans Council’s (MVC) annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 27, 2024 at Union Rest in Forest Hills Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison WI to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military and this year's Honor Roll of 264 Madison and Dane County Veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day.

Starting at 9:15 AM, Professor James Latimer will conduct the VFW 1318 Volunteer Band in a lively patriotic music concert as a prelude to the formal Ceremony that will start at 10:00 AM.

The Band is excited to begin its 74th season and they will provide another exceptional performance this year, in their 45 minute prelude concert and in the main program by performing the following: Military Service Medley, America the Beautiful, Battle Cry of Freedom, The Liberty Bell, When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again and Wisconsin Forever. Integrating the Band into the program is our way to celebrate and honor them for their steadfast support of Veterans over the years.

The Program will also feature a Color Guard of the Sons of the American Revolution. The talented soloist, Allison Kelley will open the program with the National Anthem, also attending will be Civil Air Patrol Cadets. John Decker, Dane County Historic Society President will be the Master of Ceremonies. The Sons of Unions Veterans of the Civil War will read General Logan’s Orders, Mr. Lincoln's Letter to Mrs. Bixby and the poem The Boys in Blue. The Daughters of the American Revolution will hand out flags, programs and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Madison Veterans Firing Squad will provide Military Honors with a rifle salute, taps and a Benediction by its Chaplin. Finally the we hope many of the 264 next of kin who received the Mayor of Madison's invitation letter will be able to attend.

The public is invited and should bring lawn chairs if they wish to sit on the grassy area at Union Rest. Portable toilets and washing stations will be available.

For more information, contact Fred Campbell, Secretary MVC campfred@chorus.net 608-444-1356.