Memorial Day activities in Port

Memorial Day events sponsored by the Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82 will begin with a 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 28, parade through downtown to Veterans Memorial Park where a program featuring Amy Luft, president of the Ozaukee County American Legion Auxiliary and the Wisconsin Legion Auxiliary, will follow. Comments will also be offered by a number of local officials and Van Ells-Schanen Post Commander Jim Schmidt. The Legion will honor 50-year member Warren Haseley and 60-year member George “Tex” Flierl. The Badger Boys and Girls sponsored by the Legion post will also be introduced, and longtime Legion members will be honored. The Port Washington High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School bands will perform patriotic songs. To salute deceased veterans, a wreath will be placed in the park and taps played. A rifle salute will also be presented by the Ozaukee County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5373. Following the program, ice cream and soft drinks will be provided by the Legion to youngsters.
Date: 
Monday, May 28, 2018 - 10:30am

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