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Memorial Day Weekend in Wausau

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Memorial Day Parade

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00 am

The Parade will start at Trinity Lutheran Church on Stewart Ave. in Wausau and end up

at the Opportunity, Inc. building on River Drive. The ceremony will be opened by the

Master of Ceremonies Retired Army Lt. Colonel Ralph Sliwicki. The Everest and East Band will perform and military recruiters will help place the wreaths. The American

Legion, Am-Vets, Man of Honor and VFW will conduct the rifle salute. Come join us and

support our Memorial Day Parade. If you are interested in marching in the Parade,

contact the Parade Coordinator John Pellegrino at 715-551-1039.

Memorial Day Ceremony at Restlawn

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:00 am

The ceremony at Restlawn Cemetery in Wausau honors all Veterans that have served

and have passed. The Wausau American Legion Post 10 Commander Tony Nardi will

be the Master of Ceremonies and Retired Army Colonel David Monk will be the Guest

Speaker. The Legion Auxiliary President, Amanda Szalewski will place the wreath. The

Post 10 Color Guard will exercise the Rifle Salute and Echo Taps will be performed.

Bagpiper Travis Niewolny will also perform. The Man of Honor Society will explain the

meaning of the military branch flags. The Scouts of BSA Troop 400 will help raise the

Colors. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this ceremony.

Story courtesy of John Pellegrino and Mike Heilmann

File photos courtesy of Mike Heilmann

Memorial Day, Wausau

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