American Legion Memorial Weekend Activities
MONDAY 25 MAY
-6:00am: Wasmer Post 241 members and community members will begin placing American Flags in the Half-Staffs at the Courthouse Lawn. All help is greatly appreciated! A breakfast for all helpers will be held afterwards at the LeMars Legion served by Sons of the American Legion Squadron 241.
-9:30am: Memorial Day Parade begins at corner of 8th St Blvd & Central Ave SW and moves to Courthouse.
REMEMBER: When the American Flag passes by, it represents all who have served her in uniform and are no longer with us. Please rise to your feet (if able), remove your cap and place your hand over your heart.
-10am: Wasmer American Legion Post Memorial Day Program begins at Courthouse. The names of all deceased Plymouth County men and women represented by the Flags will be read by Patrick Murphy, war wreaths will be presented and placed by Wasmer Post Legionnaires and Auxiliary members and a Memorial Day message will be given. Legion Rider Chapter 241 members will perform the Battle Cross display. We recommend bringing lawn chairs or a blanket to observe the program.
- Lunch for all will be available at the Legion after Memorial Day Program concludes.
-4pm: Courthouse Flag retirement begins. All help is appreciated.
Chapter 241 Riders meet at the LeMars Memorial Cemetery to remove grave flags and transport back to the Legion.
Please listen to KLEM for any updates if weather conditions threaten the program!
HAVE A SAFE, ENJOYABLE & RESPECTFULL MEMORIAL WEEKEND
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