Show respect for those who have given their lives in service to our country and thank our local veterans at the St. Charles Memorial Day events Monday, May 25. Activities include cemetery ceremonies, a parade, memorial service, and a community breakfast fundraiser.
“Let’s come together as a community to honor our fallen service members on Memorial Day,” said Mayor Clint Hull. “It is so important to remember and show respect for all those who have sacrificed their lives in the service of our nation.”
Full Schedule of Events
Flag Raising and Cemetery Ceremonies - 6 a.m.
The ceremony begins at Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd St., with the Boy Scouts posting colors, an Honor Guard and an honorary gun salute. Boy Scout Troops will then lead Flag Ceremonies beginning at the South Cemetery (east side of 7th Ave., north of Madison), continue on to the North Cemetery (west side of IL 25/5th Ave, north of Johnor Ave.), then conclude at the Union Cemetery (east side of IL 25/5th Ave., north of Stonehedge Road).
Veterans Community Breakfast Fundraiser – 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The St Charles Veterans are hosting a Veterans Community Breakfast Fundraiser at Baker Memorial Church, 307 Cedar Ave. All are invited; the cost is $5 per person. The breakfast is free for all current and former fire, police, uniformed scouts, emergency services, and military/veterans, as a thank you for your service.
Parade & Flags of Honor - 10 a.m.
The parade steps off at 6th and Main streets, and continues to Riverside Ave. Community members are
invited to bring a flag and walk in the parade as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Anyone interested in joining the Flags of Honor group, please contact Powell at mark.powell6444@gmail.com.
Memorial Service - 10:45 a.m.
A special memorial service will immediately follow the parade at the Freedom Shrine along the river, west of the former St. Charles Police Department, 211 N. Riverside Ave. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the St. Charles Fire Station 1, at 112 N. Riverside Ave.
The Memorial Service will include Mayor Clint Hull reading the Annual Proclamation, a Keynote Address, and “Taps” will be played. For more information, contact Powell at mark.powell6444@gmail.com or 630.329.6444.