May 25, 2009
8:30 a.m. Opening Flag Raising Ceremony
at the Community Cabin on
N. Monroe Street
9:00 a.m. Parade
from the Community Cabin on
N. Monroe Street, north to Lewis
Street, west one block to North Main
Street, south to the corner in front of
the Corner Bar. A short ceremony at
this stop. The parade will continue to
the Rockford Cemetery. Guest speaker
Michael Young.
9:45 a.m. Rockford Cemetery Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Open House at the Rockford
American Legion
The Congressional Medal of Honor
will be displayed as well as military
equipment on display. Hot dogs and
drinks furnished free of charge.
11:00 a.m. Wreath Ceremony at Rockford
American Legion
12:00 p.m. Blythefield Cemetery Ceremony
12:30 p.m. Courtland Cemetery Ceremony
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