By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net
Next Monday is Memorial Day, and the Northfield community will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Service at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. In the lead-up to the service next week, KYMN News will be talking some time to share about the work and stories of veterans in our community. See all the stories in this series here.
Today, we are focusing on the Memorial Day Service itself. The event starts promptly at 9 am with the Posting of the Colors. Several songs will be sung through the event, including the Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, America, and each song of the military branches. Music will be led by the North Star Brass Quintet the 34th ID Band.
The Commander of the Northfield American Legion Post 84, Chris Rietveld, will give this year’s Commander’s Address, and Jack Hoschouer, a retired US Army Lt. Col, will give the Memorial Address.
The service will include several moments for reflection and remembrance, including placing wreaths for the Navy Dead, POW/MIA, and a wreath for each major conflict in US history. The ceremony ends with the last call, where the bell is rung for every Northfield veteran who has passed away this last year, and a carnation is laid on their monument, and 21 gun salute to end the service.
The service starts at 9 am at Veterans Memorial Park in Northfield. Bleachers will be provided, but bringing your own lawn chair is recommended. The service will be at St. Olaf College in case of bad weather. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon will host their regular picnic afterwards at the Riverside Lions Park Shelter. All are welcome to both events.
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