Darien Memorial Day Ceremony
Darien Community Park, Peace Memorial
In Memory of the Men and Women
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Who Served in Korea during the
Forgotten War 60 Years Ago
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And of All Who Served
And Now Rest In Peace
Arrangements by Memorial VFW Post 2838, Darien, IL
Opening Remarks
Commander, Ed Oldis
Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem
Pledge: Boy Scout from Troop 97
Anthem: Hinsdale South High School Band
Patrick Maag, Director
Guest Speakers
Kathleen Weaver, Mayor, City of Darien
Brian Waterman, Principal, Hinsdale South H.S.
Korean War 60 Years Ago
1951 events from Memorial Day to Veterans Day
Adjutant, Terry Abma
Tribute to the Fallen
Reading of Names of Illinois Soldiers Killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since Last Memorial Day
Musical Tribute
Hinsdale South High School Band
Ceremonial Tribute by Officers
Commander, Ed Oldis,
Darien, VFW Post 2838
Salute to our Honored Dead
Rifle Squad: VFW Post 2838
Echo Taps
Bugler: Ashley Porter
Echo: William Dawes, Eagle Scout, Troop 97
Closing Comments
Commander, Ed Oldis
Dismissal
John Phillips Sousa medley by the Hinsdale South High School Band
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