Legion to host memorial events
American Legion Post 192 of Millersburg will host Memorial Day events.
American Legion Post 192 of Millersburg will host Memorial Day events. The color guard, firing squad and all veterans will form at the courthouse at 9 a.m. to march to Oak Hill Cemetery. Units for parade will form in the following order: color guard, West Holmes High School marching band, firing squad, persons in uniform, veterans of all wars, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. There will be no political advertising or candidates.
The parade will proceed to the Oak Hill Cemetery. The West Holmes marching band will open the ceremonies with the playing of the national anthem. Commander Larry Shaffer, master of ceremonies, will give the welcome address and introduce guest speaker Brant Kanuckel, a United States Army veteran.
Following the address, Shaffer will place a wreath honoring our nation’s fallen heroes of all wars. The firing squad will fire salute, followed by the sounding of taps. The service will conclude by the offering of the benediction of Rob Wengerd, Post 192 chaplain.
The color guard, firing squad and veterans will continue to Fryburg Cemetery for a short ceremony at 10:15 a.m. From there they will go to Berlin to be joined by the Hiland High School marching band for a service at the Berlin Cemetery that will start at 11 a.m. with Kanuckel as guest speaker. The Hiland High School marching band and the color guard will meet at the school in Berlin. The firing squad and all veterans marching will meet at the First Baptist Church of Berlin’s parking lot by 10:45 a.m.
Citizens of all ages are welcome to participate in the Memorial Day services, and it is encouraged for the American flag to be displayed by all citizens and businesses.
Call 330-674-8923 for any veterans’ graves that do not have a marker to hold a flag.