Ellwood House Lawn – May 27, 2024 – 9:30 AM
Master of Ceremonies Michael Embrey, USAF Veteran
Presentation of Colors – American Legion Honor Guard
“The Star-Spangled Banner” – Terri Crain Goodman
Welcome to Military Guests & Organizations. American Legion Commander Manuel E. Olalde
Welcoming Brief Remarks –
DeKalb Chief of Police David Byrd
DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes
Kishwaukee Special Recreation Director Dawn Schaefer Dawn Wexell, DeKalb County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Invocation – Sons of the American Legion Chaplain Pete Bakken
Keynote Speaker – Jason Goodwin US Marine Corps Veteran & DeKalb Police Sergeant
Musical Numbers – Ron Lofton & Terri Crain Goodman
“Amazing Grace” – Firefighter Highland Guard of DeKalb – Tom Conley
Flag Presentation & Rifle Salute – American Legion Honor Guard
Taps – Mark Baldin & Michael Embrey
Retrieval of Colors
Memorial Day Schedule:
06:30 AM – Mayor’s and Veterans Breakfast – DeKalb Elks Lodge
08:30 AM – Honoring Veterans – DeKalb Clock – DeKalb American Legion
09:00 AM – DeKalb Memorial Day Parade
09:30 AM – Memorial Day Service – Ellwood Mansion
Thank You For Your Service
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