Lake Saint Louis Veterans Committee Announces Their CEREMONY HONORING THE MEN & WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LAST BREATH FOR OUR COUNTRY

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1 Lake Saint Louis Veterans Committee Announces Their CEREMONY HONORING THE MEN & WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LAST BREATH FOR OUR COUNTRY In keeping with the true spirit and importance to honor those brave American s who gave their lives for our country in the armed forces, the Lake Saint Louis Veteran s Committee invites you to attend their patriotic and solemn Memorial Day Ceremony. Ralph Barrale, chairman of the committee proudly announces that this year s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25 th at 11 a.m. As always, this year s event will be held in the beautiful Lake Saint Louis Veteran s Memorial Park, adjacent to the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center (Civic Hall and Police Department) and conveniently at the intersection of Interstate 64/U.S. 40 and Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. A large crowd is expected and ample parking will be available directly across the street in the Schnuck s parking lot with shuttles to help those who wish to ride.

2 The public is cordially invited to make this a family event and all are encouraged to attend this very special opportunity to honor our veteran s who gave their all to our country. While traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years, the residents of Lake Saint Louis and surrounding cities have remained loyal and attentive to this important ceremony and attendance grows stronger every year. This ceremony will be joined by the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus and many Lake Saint Louis volunteer groups in the celebration of the true meaning of Memorial Day. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed and observed on May 30, 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, when flowers were placed on the graves of the Union

3 and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Proudly, 147 years later, The Veteran s Committee of Lake Saint Louis has created a traditional and meaningful ceremony which will recognize those who gave their last breath of life to their country. This one hour ceremony in Lake Saint Louis s observance will feature outstanding musical, military, religious and patriotic tributes to our veteran s by many caring and loving residents of our community. Our guest speaker with be Lake Saint Louis Police Chief Mike Force. Lake Saint Louis Police Chief, Mike Force, retired USMC. In keeping with the honored traditions of past ceremonies at the Lake Saint Louis Veteran s Memorial Park, the AFROTC Detachment 207 will join with the Color Guard of VFW Post in honoring our flag and our veterans. Ralph Barrale, a proud Lake Saint Louis Veteran, a Battle of the Bulge participant and the chairman of the Lake Saint Louis Veteran s Committee, said the event will be held rain or shine. Every ceremony held at the Lake Saint Louis Veterans Memorial Park has been blessed with good weather, and that good record will continue this year.

4 Our veteran s answered every call presented to them by our country and in all kinds of weather, and under extremely difficult circumstances, he said. Every year we work extremely hard to provide the hundreds of residents who attend with a wonderful program that pays tribute to those who gave their all for our freedom. We will have our finest turnout this year by hundreds of Patriotic American s who understand the importance of remembering and saying thank you. 300 chairs will be available, but it is also suggested that you bring along a comfortable lawn chair to accommodate what will be our best turnout ever. The Veteran s who attend are encouraged to wear their uniform if available.

5 As shown in the new Standing Guard Statue at the Veteran s Park in Lake Saint Louis, we look forward to sharing this special day with you. Thank You For Honoring Our Veteran s By Your Attendance at the Veterans Park in Lake Saint Louis On Monday, May 25 th at 11am.