(KNZA)--Memorial Day services are planned in many area communities Monday to honor those who have served our country---including Hiawatha, Highland and Sabetha.

In Hiawatha, a service of remembrance to honor Brown County deceased veterans will take place Monday morning beginning at 10:00 at the Brown County Historical Society’s Veteran’s  Memorial Auditorium in downtown Hiawatha.

Captain Matthew Nordquist, administration officer for the 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery, will be the guest speaker for ceremony sponsored by the American Legion Homer-White Post #66.

The emcee will be retired Colonel William Vonderschmidt, a Vietnam combat veteran.

The public is invited to attend.

In Highland, the annual Memorial Day program will begin at 9:30 with donuts and drinks at the Highland Christian Church.  The actual program will be begin at 10:00 and will focus on a history of the Highland Cemetery and the dedication of its new gazebo.

After the short program at the Christian Church, the service will continue at the Highland Cemetery with a flag raising, singing of the national anthem and placing of a wreath on the grave of the unknown soldier. The program will end with a gun salute and “Taps.”

Highland Pride and the Highland Cemetery Board invite everyone to attend the annual event to honor our military.

In Sabetha,  Sabetha Memorial Post 7285 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Sabetha John L. Palmer Post 126 of the American Legion will host the annual Memorial Day Service at the Sabetha Cemetery, beginning at 10:00.  In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Main Event in Sabetha ( former armory).

The service at the Woodlawn Cemetery will begin at 11:15.  In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Woodlawn Community Building.

The speaker for both services will be Marine Corporal Ed Roggenkamp, of Sabetha.  The public is invited.  

For a listing of other area Memorial Day Services check out our community calendar on this web site.