Archbishop Listecki leads Memorial Day Mass: "We pray to your departed servants"

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki led a special mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.Archbishop Listecki served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve."We pray to your departed servants, those buried here and those which are in our hearts," Listecki said.The Mass also featured the "Sons of Union Veterans" leading a Civil War memorial service, with period clothing and military equipment.

"Emotional day:" Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day ceremony in Union Grove

UNION GROVE -- They gave their lives so that we might enjoy our freedom, and on Sunday, May 28th in Union Grove, a ceremony was held, saluting our fallen service members during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Rain trickled off headstones decorated with flowers and American flags at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Sunday.

Memorial Park hosts Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen Marines

BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds gathered Sunday morning, May 28th for the Marine Corps League's annual "Marine Memorial Service" at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield."We've partnered with an organization called Dryhootch, and they have brought their veterans here today to show their art displays, talk about things they're doing in the community and really bring attention to us this weekend and help give back to the City of Milwaukee," Garrett Rose with Wisconsin Memorial Park said.Attendees also heard patriotic songs from the Milwaukee Male Chorus.About 4,000 were expected to visit Wisconsin Memorial Park this Memorial Day weekend.

Beer gardens, swimming, Kite Festival and more! Plenty to do in Milw. Co. Memorial Day weekend

MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and with that in mind, Milwaukee County officials are reminding residents of the plethora of fun activities to take part in across the county.Milwaukee County officials on Monday, May 22nd issued a news release highlighting summer activities you can take part in beginning Memorial Day Weekend -- from beer gardens to swimming at the county's family aquatic centers -- and more!Below are details on a few of the fun activities available as the warm weather sticks around, and summer finally arrives:Cool Waters & David F.