Monday is Memorial Day, a holiday commemorating the U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country.
Many of us will spend Monday away from work, grilling out, boating, playing golf or spending time with family and friends.
While the break from the daily grind is nice, it's important that we all remember those who gave their life to allow us the freedom to choose how we spend our free time.
Six area communities have Memorial Day events planned.
In Argyle, a dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Argyle Area Veterans Memorial in Village Park. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved to the high school.
In Darlington, a parade begins at 9:30 a.m., starting at the municipal building and ending at Veterans Memorial Park, where a program will take place. If it rains, the program will be moved to the Dora Ritter Wellness Center.
In Juda, a memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Juda School gymnasium.
Memorial Day events in Monroe start with the raising of the flags on the Avenue of Flags at the entrance to Greenwood Cemetery. Scouts and junior auxiliary members will decorate graves at 7 a.m. The parade begins at 9 a.m., traveling from Recreation Park to the cemetery. The program in the cemetery begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a potluck meal at noon at the American Legion Post Home.
In New Glarus, the Town Hall Preservation Society will host displays about World War II and the Civil War from noon to 3 p.m. at town hall, 206 Second St.
In Orfordville, a memorial program will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Parkview High School gym.
If you can make it to one of these events to honor soldiers who have died defending our freedom, please go.
If you can't, take just a few moments while cooking that steak, cutting through the waves, waiting to tee off or pushing your child one more time on the swing set to remember and honor those who have died in combat.
And if you see a veteran or current service member, shake their hand.
Be thankful. It's the least we can do.
Many of us will spend Monday away from work, grilling out, boating, playing golf or spending time with family and friends.
While the break from the daily grind is nice, it's important that we all remember those who gave their life to allow us the freedom to choose how we spend our free time.
Six area communities have Memorial Day events planned.
In Argyle, a dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Argyle Area Veterans Memorial in Village Park. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved to the high school.
In Darlington, a parade begins at 9:30 a.m., starting at the municipal building and ending at Veterans Memorial Park, where a program will take place. If it rains, the program will be moved to the Dora Ritter Wellness Center.
In Juda, a memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the Juda School gymnasium.
Memorial Day events in Monroe start with the raising of the flags on the Avenue of Flags at the entrance to Greenwood Cemetery. Scouts and junior auxiliary members will decorate graves at 7 a.m. The parade begins at 9 a.m., traveling from Recreation Park to the cemetery. The program in the cemetery begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a potluck meal at noon at the American Legion Post Home.
In New Glarus, the Town Hall Preservation Society will host displays about World War II and the Civil War from noon to 3 p.m. at town hall, 206 Second St.
In Orfordville, a memorial program will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Parkview High School gym.
If you can make it to one of these events to honor soldiers who have died defending our freedom, please go.
If you can't, take just a few moments while cooking that steak, cutting through the waves, waiting to tee off or pushing your child one more time on the swing set to remember and honor those who have died in combat.
And if you see a veteran or current service member, shake their hand.
Be thankful. It's the least we can do.
