Memorial Day is a day to remember those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice and died while in service. We should all remember and honor these fine individuals and embrace the family members they left behind. Last August my son left for boot camp to become a United States Marine. I couldn't be more proud and I couldn't be more terrified.I am very appreciative to all the service members who have served and unfortunately died while in service, thank you all for sacrificing so much for our freedom!
Here's a list of Memorial Day Events around the Twin Cities. The one in Eden Prairie is near and dear to me as Woody Franklin who's being honored that day is my kids uncle:)
Afton: 11:15 a.m. Monday at Evergreen Community Cemetery, just west of Memorial Lutheran Church on County Road 18. Hudson VFW Post 2115 honor guard, vocal music by MaryLou Clymer, speech by the Rev. Bob Kleinke and recitations by Afton-Lakeland Elementary students.
Anoka: 10 a.m. Monday at the Anoka Veterans Memorial, Forest Hill Cemetery, West Main Street and U.S. 10. Speech by American Legion State Service Officer Tom Newman, music by the North Suburban Concert Band.
Apple Valley: 11 a.m. Monday at the park next to American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive. Speech by U.S. Navy Seal Chris Lundberg. Music by the Scott Highlands Middle School Band and the Velvet Tones. If it rains, ceremony will be inside the American Legion.
Cottage Grove: 1 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial outside City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway S. Speech by Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham, music by the Park High School Choir and Brass Quintet.
Eden Prairie: • 11:00 Monday Purgatory Creek Park. Honoring 3 members of Armed
Eden Prairie Memorial Day Event
Forest Lake: 9 a.m. Monday at Lakeside Memorial Park, 56 E. Broadway Ave. Speakers, rifle salute, dedication of new pavers for Veterans Memorial.
Fort Snelling: Prayer Vigil for Peace from 8:30 a.m. Saturday to 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel, 1 Tower Ave. People are welcome to light candles for the Memorial Garden, where 343 white crosses represent casualties of the Global War on Terrorism. The chapel sanctuary will be open for prayer. 952-888-1525 or
info@fortsnellingmcf.org.
Fort Snelling: Non-denominational Christian worship service, 11 a.m. Sunday at Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel, 1 Tower Ave. Sermon by U.S. Army chaplain Col. Kenneth Beale Jr., retired. Worshippers will be invited to silently visit the Memorial Garden to place poppies at the crosses. 952-888-1525 or
info@fortsnellingmcf.org
Fort Snelling National Cemetery: Parade at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by program at 10 a.m. featuring music, speakers, display of military vehicles. 7601 34th Ave. S. 612-726-1127.
Maplewood: 10 a.m. Monday at Union Cemetery, 2505 E. Minnehaha Ave. Patriotic address by veteran Gary Stucci. Living cross presentation by the Msgr. Ravoux Assembly, Knights of Columbus.
Mendota Heights: 10 a.m. Monday at Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 S. Lexington Ave. Mass and address by the Rev. Harry Flynn, archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Mendota Heights: 10 a.m. Monday at Acacia Park Cemetery, 2151 Pilot Knob Road. patriotic address by James E. Williams, U.S. Navy. Music by the Prince Henry III Players, presentation by the West St. Paul Canine Team.
Minneapolis: 10:30 a.m. Monday with gospel quartet led by Robert Robinson and keynote address from James Fischer, president of the Minnesota State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America, at Lakewood Cemetery, Hennepin Avenue South and 36th Street. Walking tours, trolley tours, classical music concerts, horse-and-carriage rides, streetcar rides at various times during the day.
LakewoodCemetery.com.
Minneapolis: 1:30 p.m. Monday in Building 19 of the Minnesota Veterans Home, 5101 Minnehaha Ave. S. Musical prelude by the Minnesota Police Pipe Band and speech by Army National Guard chaplain Col. John Morris.
Monticello: 11:30 VFW Memorial Day Parade. Starts at the American Legion, 304 Elm Street
Monticello Memorial Day Event
Roseville: 10 a.m. Monday at Soldier's Rest, Roselawn Cemetery, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave. Music by the North Suburban Chorus.
St.Paul: 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Cemetery, 753 Front Ave., memorial Mass said by the Rev. Kevin McDonough.
St. Paul: 9 a.m. Monday at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1510 N. Dale St. Speech by Maj. Chris Fields, U.S. Marine Corps, retired. Cretin-Derham Hall JROTC Rifle Squad.
St. Paul: 11 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1800 Edgerton St. Music, presentation of wreaths. Lunch following program at Arcade-Phalen American Legion Post 577, 1129 Arcade St.
St. Paul: 10 a.m. Monday at Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson St. Speeches by Ramsey County Commissioner Janice Rettman and Larry Johns from the American Legion. Followed by the 17th annual Civil War Tour at noon, with Patrick Hill as guide.
St. Paul: 10 a.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery, 340 E. Annapolis St. Address by Philip Ewerdt, U.S. Army 13B Cannon crew member. Music and readings by students from St. Croix Lutheran High School in West St. Paul.
St. Paul: Memorial Day music on Monday featuring the Roseville Community Band with a 21-gun salute at 3 p.m., the Minneapolis Southside Singers at 5 p.m., and the The Vallee de Croix Chorus, a four-part a cappella chorus based in Stillwater, at 7 p.m. Como Park Pavilion, 1360 N. Lexington Parkway.
South St. Paul: Parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Sixth and Marie avenues, east to Fifth Avenue, then south to Southview Boulevard and ending at Oak Hill Cemetery, 15th Avenue North and Marie Avenue. Memorial service at 10:15 a.m. at the cemetery. Grand marshal will be Hank Rollins, a Korean War veteran and the chaplain for VFW Post 295. The parade is being organized by the VFW post and American Legion Post 481.
State Capitol Grounds: 1 p.m. Monday at the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Guest speaker Col. Rodney Gerdes, U.S. Marine Corps, retired.
State Capitol Grounds: 9:30 a.m. Monday by Veterans for Peace at the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Stillwater: Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday at the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, Third and Pine streets. Address by U.S. Navy Capt. David Ratte, retired, plus music, a flyover and a rifle salute.
Woodbury: 11 a.m. Monday at the City Hall Campus, Valley Creek Road and Radio Drive. Address by Cmdr. Greg Schlichting, Woodbury's fire commander, who served more than 25 years in the Navy as an active duty and reserve officer.
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