Memorial Day honors America's military men and women who lost their lives in service to their country.

Join us as we remember and honor them on Monday.

The Prelude will begin at 9:45 am. at the Veterans Section of Riverside Cemetery, and bring your lawn chairs if you'd like.

Inclement weather site: Defiance Community Auditorium

Schedule of Events

9:45 A.M. Prelude
Dhs Band Selections, Director Cathy Booth

10:00 A.M. Posting Of Colors (Please Stand)
The Honorable Mayor Mike Mccann

Invocation
Pastor David Brobston

Welcome And Master Of Ceremonies
The Honorable Mayor Mike Mccann

Singing Of Our "National Anthem"

Placing Of The Wreaths "Pipe Music" Placing Memorial Wreath Wa Memorial Wreath
Matthew Hart, Piper
Marsha Boyd, Vfw Auxiliary President Thom Kent, Vva Member

Poems:

"In Flanders Fields"
Jazminn Trevino, Troop 11436
Daughter Of Maurice And Trini Trevino

"Gettysburg Address"
Avery Perez, Boy Scout Troop 29
Son Of Sarah Perez

"God Bless America"
Defiance High School Band Of Class

Introduce Speaker
Tanya Bruner,Office Manager, Defiance County Veterans Office

Guest Speaker
Roger Zeedyk, Purple Heart Recipient, Decorated Vietnam Combat Veteran, Farmer, Businessman

"God Bless The Usa"
Defiance High School Band Of Class

Benediction
Pastor David Brobston

Vfw Rifle Salute
Vfw Color Guard

Taps (Echo)
Defiance High School Band Of Class

Closing And Thank You's
The Honorable Mayor Mike Mccann

"Amazing Grace"
Matthew Hart, Piper