GALLERY: Memorial Day observances at Bay City, Prescott

Posted 5/29/24

Bay City’s Harding-Hall-Darrington American Legion Post #357 planned a full morning of Memorial Day observances Monday, May 27. They started by visiting the area cemeteries, followed by …

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GALLERY: Memorial Day observances at Bay City, Prescott

Bay City American Legion members flanked the outside, along with the color guard, at Monday morning’s Memorial Day Ceremony in the Bay City Cemetery.

Bay City American Legion members flanked the outside, along with the color guard, at Monday morning’s Memorial Day Ceremony in the Bay City Cemetery.

Jack McLoone / Pierce County Journal

The Ellsworth Middle School Band played patriotic pieces at the Bay City Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning.

The Ellsworth Middle School Band played patriotic pieces at the Bay City Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning.

Jack McLoone / Pierce County Journal

Pierce County Veterans Service Officer Melissa Hildebrandt gave a moving address centered on the commitment of the family of military servicemembers at the Bay City Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning.

Pierce County Veterans Service Officer Melissa Hildebrandt gave a moving address centered on the commitment of the family of military servicemembers at the Bay City Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning.

Jack McLoone / Pierce County Journal

Members of the Prescott High School band played America the Beautiful during the Prescott Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at Veterans Triangle in Pine Glen Cemetery. The Prescott American Legion Post provided observances throughout the community, culminating in the ceremony.

Members of the Prescott High School band played America the Beautiful during the Prescott Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at Veterans Triangle in Pine Glen Cemetery. The Prescott American Legion Post provided observances throughout the community, culminating in the ceremony.

Jack McLoone / Pierce County Journal

Mayor Rob Daugherty spoke at the Prescott American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at Veterans Triangle Park. Daugherty expressed the community’s appreciation for veterans, and especially those who gave their lives in service to the country.

Mayor Rob Daugherty spoke at the Prescott American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at Veterans Triangle Park. Daugherty expressed the community’s appreciation for veterans, and especially those who gave their lives in service to the country.

Jack McLoone / Pierce County Journal

A crowd assembled along the edge of Veterans Triangle Park at Pine Glen Cemetery in Prescott Monday morning for the Memorial Day Ceremony.

A crowd assembled along the edge of Veterans Triangle Park at Pine Glen Cemetery in Prescott Monday morning for the Memorial Day Ceremony.

Jack McLoone / Pierce County Journal

The Prescott American Legion Honor Guard fired a 21-gun salute at the close of the Prescott Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at Veterans Triangle in Pine Glen Cemetery.

The Prescott American Legion Honor Guard fired a 21-gun salute at the close of the Prescott Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at Veterans Triangle in Pine Glen Cemetery.

Jack McLoone / Pierce County Journal

Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:24 pm

Bay City’s Harding-Hall-Darrington American Legion Post #357 planned a full morning of Memorial Day observances Monday, May 27. They started by visiting the area cemeteries, followed by ceremonies at Bay City and Trenton cemeteries featuring speaker Pierce County Veterans Service Officer Melissa Hildebrandt, Ellsworth Community School District bands and Cub Scouts Pack #3.

Prescott American Legion Post 61 held a service at the American Legion Hall from 8-8:30 a.m., visited area cemeteries and held a service at Pine Glen Cemetery.

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Memorial Day, Prescott American Legion Post 61, Bay City American Legion Post 357, Prescott, Bay City, Wisconsin