Here's a round-up of some of the Memorial Day events in southeast Wisconsin this year:
In Milwaukee, you can head to the Wood National Cemetery for the “These Hallowed Grounds” ceremony at 9am.
Starting at 8am, the Waukesha Allied Veterans Council is hosting a Memorial Day commemoration. If you attend the event you’ll have a chance to cast flowers into the river to honor the lost. You must bring your own fresh flowers. No plastic flowers will be allowed in the river.
Greendale is hosting the Remember the Fallen Memorial Day walk kicking off at 8:40 Monday morning.
Watch: Sydni Eure previews 2024 Memorial Day events in southeast Wisconsin:
Ceremonies in Mequon-Thiensville will begin in front of city hall at 10 a.m. The ceremony will commence with a flag-raising, and music will be provided by the Homestead High School Band.
In New Berlin, you’ll have a chance to witness a flyover of World War II planes during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. This event begins at 11am.
The Racine Memorial Day Parade starts at 10am in West Racine. The ceremony will be held at Graceland Cemetery at 11am.
At 9 am, there is a special Memorial Day program being held in Wauwatosa at Hart Park. The Veterans Memorial Committee will also be discussing the plans for the future of the park.
If you live in Sheboygan - the annual Memorial Day Parade starts at 9 o'clock. Following the parade a special ceremony will be held at Fountain Park.
Sydni Eure spoke to several residents in the area about what Memorial Day means to them.
“Well when I was I Vietnam, I served on a tank," John Hien said. "I think they were the finest men I’ve ever met. I’m the last one now from my tank group. All the others have passed away. My tank commander was killed in Vietnam. I survived and am very proud of my service.”
Lydia Miller told Sydni she has a family connection to military service.
“I feel so grateful for the people who served and made sacrifices for our freedom," Miller said. "My father was in the Korean war so I'm grateful for his service.”
Brad Skelton says Memorial Day is about respecting those who have sacrificed for our country.
“Honor is just appreciation, respect. I mean these people gave and have done so much for us. Not only the ones who have passed but the ones that are still alive," Skelton said. "They need to be appreciated and respected for what they did. I know sometimes not everyone is always on board with that but to me it’s important to do that."
Ronald Stinson came out to support both his family members who have served, as well as all Americans who have made that sacrifice.
“I’m glad to be here," Stinson told Sydni. "Glad to be able to come out and pay respects to not only my uncles but to all Americans who were brave enough to go overseas and fight the war that allowed us to be here today.”
Editor's note: These are the events TMJ4 News has been informed of. The list above is not a full comprehensive list of all of Monday's events.
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