The DeKalb American Legion Ceremonial Honor Guard will be taking part in three special Patriot Day events on September 11th.
11:30 AM • A military funeral to honor fellow Navy Veteran Roger Holman will be held at 1130 hours. Anderson Funeral home has requested The DeKalb American Legion Ceremonial Honor Guard detail for the following veteran funeral ceremony:
Funeral Services for Navy Veteran Roger Holman
Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 11:30 am.
Graveside Service at Fairview Cemetery, DeKalb, IL.
American Flag, Rifle detail and Bugler
Fairview Cemetery – 1400 South First Street – DeKalb, IL.
12:15 PM • The DeKalb American Legion Ceremonial Honor Guard will make a brief presentation at 1215 hours to honor the First Responders and others that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This event will be held at the DeKalb American Legion Hall located at 1204 South 4th Street in DeKalb, Illinois. This event is open to everyone and guests are welcome to tour Legion Hall following the ceremony. Saturday, September 11, 2021 – 1215 hours
• Welcome by Commander Manuel Olalde
• Honor Prayer –
• Ceremonial Honor Guard pays respect
• TAPS – Bugler Michael Embrey
American Legion Hall – 1204 South 4th Street – DeKalb, Illinois
- + + Honoring Patriot Day at Sunset + + +
Whiskey Acres will pay special honor to Patriot Day with a brief ceremony at sunset. This event will happen on the grounds of Whiskey Acres located at 11504 Keslinger Rd in DeKalb, Illinois.
“We are pleased to honor the many first responders as well as our military service personal that support the mission of acknowledging the tragedy that happened on September 11, 2001”, comment Nick Nagele, Co-Founder at Whiskey Acres. “This solemn occasion will be our way of supporting patriotism and respect for all that serve this nation to make our lives better.”.
A brief presentation by the DeKalb American Legion will be held at sunset (approximately 7:15 PM) to mark the end of this day in respect to Patriot Day.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 – 1915 hours
• Welcome
• Music Selection – Amazing Grace
• Honor Prayer – Legion Chaplin Michael Giuliano
• Ceremonial Honor Guard pays respect
• TAPS – Bugler Michael Embrey
NOTE: There will be a Band at Whiskey Acres 5 to 8 PM
Whiskey Acres – 11504 Keslinger Rd – DeKalb, Illinois
IMPORTANT: Please contact Sue Nichols at the Legion (snichols1209@gmail.com) if you would like to attend any of these events. Thank You for your support.
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