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Oak Creek Will Honor Veterans With Memorial Day Ceremony
A program Monday morning at Forest Hill Memorial Park will include an Honor Guard, speeches and the Raising of the Colors.
Oak Creek will honor veterans with a Memorial Day tribute scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at , 3301 E. Forest Hill Ave.
The event begins with an in-cemetery parade to the New Veterans Garden of Honor section, where the Raising of the Colors will take place, followed by the National Anthem.
Later, a memorial wreath will be placed for all veterans and a Roll Call will honor veterans laid to rest at Forest Hill during the past year. The Honor Guard will salute the departed veterans and Taps will be played.
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Among the speakers are Joe Maniscalco, commander of VFW Post 8482; Jim "Ozzie" Oswald, commander of American Legion Post 434; State Rep. Mark Honadel; State Sen. Chris Larson; and Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi.
Check out more information about the ceremony and view a photo gallery from last year's event .
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