Memorial Day – Pilger/Stanton

The guest speaker for the day will be Bill Jepsen, Commander of Post 16 of the Legion Riders of Norfolk. The Invocation and Benediction will be given by Peggy Hunke, with Bill Johnson serving as Master of Ceremonies for both services.

The ceremony at Pilger will take place at the Pilger Cemetery, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Reading the Honor Roll will be Chad Frerichs. The posting of colors, rifle salute and playing of Taps will be provided by the Stanton County VFW.

The ceremony at Stanton will follow at 10:30 at the Stanton Cemetery. The VFW, American Legion and Auxiliary, plus the Stanton Scouts will post the colors. Bob Hartl will read the Honor Roll, and Taps will be played by Tresha Koch.

A wreath will then be placed in the Elkhorn River near Stanton to recognize those lost at sea.

There will be no carry-in dinner at the VFW this year, according to Stanton County Veterans Services Officer, Anthony McPhillips. In case of inclement weather, the program will be at the VFW Club in Stanton.