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Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery
The Milwaukee VA will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery on Monday, May 25.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee VA held a Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery on Monday, May 25.
Memorial Day ceremony
What we know:
The annual Memorial Day ceremony on the Milwaukee VA grounds was held to honor fallen Veterans, their families, and prisoners of war or those missing in action who never returned home.
This year’s ceremony theme is Fulfilling Lincoln’s Promise – a nod to the VA’s longstanding motto taken from President Abraham Lincoln’s words: "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan."
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Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery
The Milwaukee VA held a Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery on Monday, May 25.
The event featured remarks from local officials, a wreath-laying ceremony, a balloon release, a rifle volley, and the playing of taps. The Milwaukee Children’s Choir, accompanied by the Milwaukee American Legion Band, will also perform "God Bless America."
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Around 10 a.m., the Commemorative Air Force Wisconsin Wing performed a ceremonial flyover with vintage military aircraft.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee VA.