Memorial Day events planned

American Legion Post Commander Gene Gardner will be the speaker at Memorial Day ceremonies on May 30.

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May 17, 2022 - 3:57 PM

Members of the Moran American Legion Post volley a 21-gun salute at Iola's Highland Cemetery Monday. Photo by Courtesy of Beth Griffeth

Memorial Day ceremonies will be conducted at seven area cemeteries on Monday, May 30.

Gene Gardner, commander of American Legion Post No. 385, will be the featured speaker at most of the events.

The ceremonies are intended to honor the veterans who lost their lives during wartime combat. The events are open to the public.

Following is a schedule of events:

Bronson cemetery, 8:30 a.m.

Fairview cemetery (Mildred), 8:30 a.m.

LaHarpe cemetery, 10 a.m.

Highland cemetery (Iola), 11 a.m.

Moran cemetery, 1 p.m.

Elsmore cemetery, 1:45 p.m.

Old Elsmore cemetery, 2:15 p.m.

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