Memorial Day on Monday begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass

The Memorial Day 2022 recognition for fallen veterans will be held Monday, May 30 with a Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church beginning at 8:15 a.m.

It will be followed by a parade beginning at 9 a.m. from the church parking lot to First Street, south to Elm Ave., and west to the Legion.

The program at the American Legion Post #79 begins at 9:30 a.m.

It is sponsored by the Montgomery American Legion Post 79, Montgomery Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5340, and the Montgomery Area Honor Guard.

Program Schedule:

“Advancement of Colors”

“Star-Spangled Banner:” TCU H.S. Band, directed by Mrs. Costello

Opening Prayer: VFW Post 5340 Chaplin, Larry Parsons

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Solo: Ann Schroeder, accompanied by Kathy Heyda

“Roll Call of Deceased Veterans:” Ed Keogh, V.F.W. National Deputy Chief of Staff, Second District V.F.W. Commander and Commander V.F.W. Post 5340; and Corey Kotek, Commander American Legion Post 79 & Quartermaster V.F.W. Post 5340 (When the name of a deceased veteran is called and you are a spouse, son, daughter, brother, mother, father, brother, sister, or other close relative, please rise and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary & or V.F.W. Auxiliary will hand you a tribute.)

Memorial Tribute: Ed Keogh, Montgomery Area Veterans Honor Guard, Gary Ruhland, Montgomery Area Veterans Honor Guard Sergeant-at-Arms, and Corey Kotek, Montgomery Area Veterans Honor Guard

Solo Selection: Ann Schroeder, accompanied by Kathy Heyda

Guest Speaker Keith Deutsch

Prayer for Deceased Veterans: American Legion Post 79
Chaplin, Steve Flicek

“Sleep, Soldier Boy, Sleep:” John Grimm

Salute to Deceased Veterans, “Taps” and “Retirement of Colors”