Memorial Day Program
2025 Clear Lake Memorial Day Activities – VFW Saratoga Post 4868
Seawall Program
Assembly: at Lake Front: 9:30 am
Welcome: Gary Harris –Officer of the Day – US Air Force - Veteran
Opening Prayer: Gary Harris –VFW Chaplain – US Air Force - Veteran
Flag Raising: Clear Lake Boy Scouts
CLHS Band: (directed by Holly Prier) National Anthem
Casting of the Wreath to Honor Navy deceased: Mike Nelson U.S. Navy - Retired
CLHS Band: (directed by Holly Prier) Navy Hymn
CLHS Band: (directed by Holly Prier) Taps
Conclusion: Invite people to the cemetery ceremony Gary Harris –Officer of the Day – US Air Force – Veteran
Cemetery Program
March to the Lincoln Monument
CLHS Band – (directed by Holly Prier) - God of Our Fathers
Opening Remarks: Gary Harris - Officer of the Day – US Air Force - Veteran
Opening Prayer: Gary Harris – VFW Chaplain – US Air Force - Veteran
Pledge of Allegiance: Gary Harris - Officer of the Day – US Air Force - Veteran
Ritualistic Work: (placing of memorials): Gary Harris - Officer of the Day – US Air Force - Veteran
Memorial Placements - Placing of Roses:
- Civil War – Nancy Cash
- DAR – Tammy Orte
- American Legion #222 - Jane Humphrey
- VFW 4868 – Linda Dockwell
- WW I & WW II – Jennifer Hanson
- Korean War – Kathy Vine
- Vietnam War – Kathy Matson
- Global War on Terrorism - Karen Ressler
Readings – Introduced by Gary Harris - Officer of the Day – US Air Force – Veteran
The Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day - Speaker: Addison Cooper – Clear Lake High School
Date and Time
Monday May 26, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
9:30am
Location
Seawall & Clear Lake Cemetery
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