Here are some of the Memorial Day-related ceremonies this weekend
Looking to observe Memorial Day and honor those who died defending their country? Here's a look at some of the ceremonies on the schedule for the holiday weekend.
Charles Denby VFW Post 2953
Monday, 10 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery, 1800 Saint George Road, Evansville.
The service will feature a 21-gun salute and the names of all veterans who were serviced by Sunset since last Memorial Day will be read. For those who cannot attend in person, the service will be streamed on Facebook.
Art Fellwock VFW Post 1114
Monday, 9 a.m. at Alexander Memorial Park, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville.
Anyone wishing to assist with the ceremony should arrive by 8:30 a.m.
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American Legion Funkhouser Post
Monday, 11 a.m., Oak Hill Cemetery, 1400 E. Virginia St., Evansville.
American Legion Kapperman Post
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. for music and a service at 11 a.m. at 5133 Indiana 261 in Newburgh, Indiana.
American Legion Pate Post
Saturday at 8:30 a.m., flags will be distributed at Park Lawn Cemetery, 1526 S. Green River Road in Evansville. A service will be take place Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Park Lawn Cemetery.
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LST 325
Monday, 10:30 a.m., 610 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville.
The service will feature a 21-gun salute to five branches of service, and the playing of "Taps."
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This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Memorial Day weekend services set for Evansville, Indiana area
