Tag: memorial day

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony in Antwerp

The cottonwood trees were right on cue this Memorial Day morn, May 30, 2022. Locals congregated along E River St. and S. Main St. as the volunteer Fire & EMS, Color Guard, Boy Scouts, and Antwerp March Band advanced toward Riverside Veterans Memorial Park. George Hedrick led the ceremony followed by presentations by American Legion,…

Hometown heroes Banners installed in Paulding

This past week, Paulding’s streets received a facelift just in time for Memorial Day. Paulding’s Hometown Heroes banners were donated by private individuals and were installed by the local business community, like PPEC and Ace Hardware employee, Lance Sinn (pictured above). Photo courtesy of Con Shuherk.

Veterans Remembered at Memorial Day

May 28 brought about the Memorial Day celebration for cities and towns across America to remember the past and present fallen heroes serving the country. The Antwerp VFW and American Legion stand at attention at the Veteran’s Memorial in Riverside Park while the speakers came forward reminding us all of the sacrifices many men and…

Veterans Honored on Memorial Day

Memorial Day took place today, May 30, throughout the United States. The annual event honors veterans—both living and dead in ceremonies from large cities to small towns. Throughout the West Bend News readership area, schools, Boy Scouts, American Legion Posts, and VFW’s celebrated this holiday event by memorializing those who sacrificed their lives in war for…