The American Legion will be presenting the colors; the ladies American Legion Auxiliary will be carrying the flags of our military. Reveille and taps will be played, and the POW/MIA table will also be set up.  There will be special music and readings as well as the "Echo" to honor those missing in action.

 

The first service will be at Restlawn Cemetery (North of Liberal) at 9am and then at Liberal Cemetery (West 15th) at 11am. 

Here is a brief description of parts of the services:

 

Memorial Day - Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces

 

Reveille - is a bugle call, trumpet call or pipes call most often associated with the military; it is chiefly used to call military personnel to muster. 

 

Taps - is a bugle call played at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals by the United States armed forces.

 

POW/MIA table - The cloth is white – symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to serve.

The single red rose reminds us of the lives of these Americans….and their loved ones and friends who keep the faith, while seeking answers.

The yellow ribbon symbolizes our continued uncertainty, hope for their return and determination to account for them.

A slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate, captured and missing in a foreign land.

A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families – who long for answers after decades of uncertainty.

The lighted candle reflects our hope for their return – alive or dead.

The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain us and those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.

The glass is inverted – to symbolize their inability to share a toast.

The chairs are empty – they are missing.

 

Hope to see everyone on Memorial Day.