Memorial Day
HOWARD COUNTY - American Legion and VFW chapters around the county will be recognizing the fallen at Memorial Day gatherings in selected areas.
Local programs on Monday, May 27 will include:
Chester: See City for information.
Cresco –– Morning:
• 9:00 a.m. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars and...
What the Flag Means to Me
By Ben Isaacson
When I see the flag, I feel grateful and proud of our freedom and an amazing country. One reason I love our flag and feel proud is because people risked their lives for our country to make it a free country. The flag means so much to me because my great-...
• 8:30 a.m. Services at Riceville (St. Peter’s Lutheran, Calvary and
Saratoga Cemeteries)
• 8:45 a.m. Chester Hill Cemetery
• 9:30 a.m. Protivin’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church Service, then Holy Trinity & East Cemeteries
• 9 a.m. Howard County Courthouse Square program, Quilts of Valor then...
In Jim Thomas’ speech at the annual Lime Springs Memorial Day program, he spoke of the family of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “Nobody can replace these fallen heroes, especially in the eyes of their families, but we can offer shoulders to cry on, assistance with educational expenses and...
CRESCO - Honor our fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans on Friday, May 19 at various locations in Cresco when members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 distribute bright red poppies for Memorial Day in exchange for a donation.
The Flanders Field poppy has...
