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Gary-New Duluth Memorial Day Ceremony
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The Gary-New Duluth Memorial Day Ceremony honors the sacrifice of veterans from the Duluth’s far western communities — Riverside, Smithville, Morgan Park, Gary-New Duluth, Fond du Lac and the Wisconsin village of Oliver — who gave their lives in service to their country.
The ceremony will be conducted on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Stowe Street. Refreshments and fellowship will follow at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center.
Ceremony
• Welcome – Mark Rubin
• Flag Ceremony – David Blazevic – BSA Troop 13
• Post the Colors – U.S. Army National Guard
• Recognize WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans – Mark Rubin
• “Star Spangled Banner” – Solomon Witherspoon
• Invocation – Father John Petrich
• The Fallen – Killed in Action or While in the Service of their Country – Mark Rubin
• Flag Ceremony – Army National Guard Honor Guard
• Presentation of Wreath – Merry Waters, Daughters of the American Revolution
• Rifle Salute – Army National Guard Honor Guard
• Taps – Gary Bubalo
• Mayor Roger Reinert, City of Duluth
• Mike Waldron – Marine Corp. during Desert Storm – 23rd Veteran Executive Director
• Closing Prayer – Father John Petrich
• “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless America” and “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” – Solomon Witherspoon
• Comments and Special Thanks – Mark Rubin
The Gary-New Duluth Recreation Center will be open after the ceremony for refreshments and fellowship.
Stowe Street between Commonwealth Avenue and 101st Avenue West will close to traffic for this event from 7 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in the area and watch for barricades and pedestrians.
