Memorial Day is a chance to stop and thank those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Veterans will gather at Grant Park Monday morning to commemorate Memorial Day, with Mayor Brandon Johnson in attendance for the ceremony.The one-hour program will feature flag and music presentations, a wreath laying and keynote addresses by local elected officials.
The day's events will begin at 7:45 a.m. with a memorial service behind city hall at the Commander Dan Shanower memorial, 400 S Eagle St .in Naperville. This will be followed by additional memorial services at various military memorials around Naperville including the Gar monument at Naperville Cemetery, 705 S Washington St, at 8:15 a.m., another at 8:35 a.m. at Veterans Park, 100 E Gartner Rd, one at 9 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, 911 North Ave, and yet another at 9:25 a.m.
The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association and the city of Elgin are also sponsoring three other Memorial Day programs prior to this. An outdoor catholic mass, combined color guard, and playing of taps will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. in Mount Hope Cemetery, 1001 Villa St. in Elgin. It'll be followed by a ceremony to honor those who died serving their country happening in the Garden of Honor at Lakewood Memorial Park, 30w730 Rt 20 in Elgin, at 9 a.m.
& Emerald in Chicago. It'll travel south on Emerald to 79th St., west to Halsted St., then back north to 76th St., east to back to Emerald, and then south for a block to St. Leo's residence for veterans for a wreath laying ceremony in front.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Observing Memorial Day without saying 'Happy Memorial Day'When it comes to Memorial Day, it's not always a happy day. For loved ones of those who lost their lives in the service, it may be a painful observance.
Leer más »
Visitors paying tribute at Battleship Memorial Park this Memorial Day weekendWe continue to honor the men and women who have fought, served, and died for our country. We caught up with families paying tribute to the sacrifice out at Battleship Memorial Park this Memorial Day weekend.
Leer más »
Here are some Memorial Day weekend events across the Chicago areaMemorial Day weekend is finally here, and in addition to honoring those who've served, there are plenty of exciting events happening.
Leer más »
Chicago to honor fallen with 2023 Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying CeremonyChicago is remembering the fallen this Memorial Day weekend with its annual parade and wreath laying ceremony.
Leer más »
Chicago deploys 'peacekeepers' for Memorial Day weekend as gun violence risesIllinois will activate over 30 'peacekeepers' to patrol Chicago for Memorial Day weekend, with Mayor Brandon Johnson leaning on community-centered efforts and activities to maintain public safety.
Leer más »
20 Memorial Day specials at Chicago restaurants, barsMemorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, offering a long weekend to enjoy the weather while drinking plenty of rosé and beer and feasting on food best enjoyed outdoors, such as hamburgers and seafood boils.
Leer más »