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The Birnamwood American Legion Post 341 honored veterans with a ceremony at the St. Philomena Catholic Church cemetery on Monday. Leading the procession with the American flag was Keith Frederick.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media
Members of Birnamwood American Legion hosted a ceremony honoring fallen veterans in Birnamwood on Monday. The tribute included a traditional rifle salute.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media
Graves, such as this one for Korean War veteran Delano Meverden, were marked with flags for the annual Memorial Day remembrance at the St. Philomena Catholic Church cemetery on Monday. A small group gathered for the ceremony and visited graves before and after.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media
Birnamwood American Legion bugler Rick Lettau sounded “Taps” at the Memorial Day ceremony in Birnamwood on Monday.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media
The Birnamwood American Legion honored fallen veterans on Monday with a cemetery ceremony that included prayers, a rifle salute, and playing of “Taps.” Instead of the traditional shared meal after the ceremony, the post offered a drive-through chicken dinner.Carol Ryczek | NEW Media