Memorial Day
Millville Legion announces Memorial Day schedule
May 13, 2020
Millville Legion Post 579 has decided to conduct its Memorial Day services in Millville as planned on the May 25 holiday while advising anyone who takes part to do so safely.
People who attend are asked to follow rules for the social distancing order set forth by the governor.
Millville Legion...
Lake Hits announces special Memorial Day broadcast
Apr 23, 2020
Area residents will have the option to listen to a local Memorial Day program on the radio.
KLCH Radio (Lake Hits 95) will present a Memorial Day broadcast at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day (May 25) featuring prayers, a keynote address and music. B. Wayne Quist will present the keynote address.
Program...
LC Memorial Day event postponed
Apr 15, 2020
The annual Memorial Day observance in Lake City has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 25.
The Lake City VFW Auxiliary announced the decision, reached in consultation with fellow organizers Bruce Carlstrom and the Lake City American Legion Auxiliary, on its...
Letter: Indoor Memorial Day program was excellent
Jun 5, 2019
To the editor:
Initially I was disappointed the Memorial Day program needed to be moved inside. I could not have felt more differently when this year’s program was over, as it may have been the most meaningful Memorial Day program I have attended.
The Color Guard, the speakers, the music, the roll...
Bell ringing celebrates Memorial Day
Jun 5, 2019
On Memorial Day, Eloise Blattner rang the City Hall bell in memory of her brother, U.S. Army Private First Class Harold Charles (Chuck) Sanborn (inset), who died during World War II on Jan. 22, 1944. He saw service in North Africa with an infantry division. On Dec. 23, 1943 he joined the Rangers...
Letter: Every Day is Memorial Day
May 29, 2019
To the editor:
Monday was a exceptional day in our nation in celebration of Memorial Day. Lake City was definitely the place to be at a celebration that was outstanding and emotionally moving.
Team Bruce Carlstrom deserves recognition for the effort given of a gift to the community of folks of...
Quist to Memorial Day audience: History Matters
May 29, 2019
Editor’s note: The following speech was delivered at the Lake City Memorial Day Observance on May 27.
Thank you for the kind introduction, thank all of you for coming today – to honor our veterans and their families — fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, children, friends, and...
In grateful remembrance: Memorial Day 2019
May 29, 2019
Despite the rains falling outside, Lincoln High School auditorium seemed fuller than usual for the annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 27.
This year’s event featured speeches, music, and a solemn ceremony honoring local members of the armed forces who have died since Memorial Day, 2018....
Memorial Day observances set for May 27
May 23, 2019
Schedules are set for Memorial Day observances in Lake City, Zumbro Falls, Millville and the surrounding communities on Monday, May 27.
In Lake City, a program will begin at 10 a.m. in the Lincoln High School Auditorium.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. B. Wayne Quist, will be the keynote speaker....
Letter: Memorial Day change made for accessibility and comfort
Jun 7, 2018
To the editor:
In reference to last week’s letter to the editor that Memorial Day should be held outside, we wish to explain why the decision was made to hold it indoors.
It takes a lot of effort from a lot of people to make it happen outdoors. Jim Klennert has to haul chairs down from the school...
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