What’s Going On in Palos on Memorial Day?

Veterans of past and current conflicts will be honored Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies in Palos Heights and Palos Park.

Palos Heights

Location: Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 West College Drive

Time: 11 a.m.

Itinerary:  The Fortress Brass Quintet will start with a musical prelude, followed by a call to order, presenting of colors, reciting of the Star Spangled Banner, Veterans of Foreign Wars invocation and a proclamation by Mayor Bob Straz.

Kathy Lovitt will read an original piece of writing, followed by Ann Carlson and Susan Snow from Daughters of the American Republic, who will make a presentation.

Robert White is the guest speaker this year.

White will be followed by a tribute to departed veterans by the Reber Tesmond Orland Palos VFW Post 2604, a gun salute and Taps.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held within the city council chambers.

Palos Park

Two ceremonies will be held in Palos Park, though they will run consecutively.

The Palos Historical Society will hold a ceremony 11 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, on 131st Street east of Southwest Highway.

The VFW will then hold another ceremony 11:30 a.m. at the Village Green behind the Recreation Center Building at 8901 W. 123rd Street.

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